r/braces is a subreddit with 74k members. The community frequently discusses braces, teeth, progress, hate, and retainers, and they frequently recommend/review electric toothbrush, toothbrush, and toothpaste, and the most common flair used is need advice!, question, braces progress!, :braces_thumbs_up:day 1!, and similar experience?.
Welcome to /r/braces! A support group for questions and discussion on the topic of braces! Please note that this sub is for patients, so you won't always find professional help here.
Please read the Rules before posting or commenting and check out the Braces Guide pinned at the top of the subreddit. Many questions can be answered through the Guide or search bar.
Thanks for visiting, and good luck on your orthodontic journey!
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Popular Topics in r/braces
#1
Braces
236 posts
#2
Teeth
77 posts
#3
Progress
62 posts
#4
Hate
29 posts
#5
Retainers
25 posts
#6
Pain
23 posts
#7
Orthodontist
21 posts
#8
Extractions
18 posts
#9
Treatment
18 posts
#10
Bite
15 posts
Products Discussed in r/braces
Electric Toothbrush
3 reviews
#1
Quip
4.0★ from 1 review
#2
Oral-B
5.0★ from 1 review
#3
Electric Toothbrush
5.0★ from 1 review
Toothbrush
3 reviews
#1
Oral-B
5.0★ from 1 review
#2
Gentle Rotating Electric Toothbrush
5.0★ from 1 review
#3
Quip
4.0★ from 1 review
Toothpaste
2 reviews
#1
Gum Detoxifying
4.0★ from 1 review
#2
Sensodyne
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/braces
#1
Need advice!
: "Would you be happy with this result?"
47 posts
#2
Question
: "am i ready to get them off? / anything that stands out to u?"
41 posts
#3
Braces progress!
: "Gummy smile treatment with TADS almost done!"
31 posts
#4
:braces_thumbs_up:Day 1!
: "Got them in, long road ahead!"
14 posts
#5
Similar experience?
: "Braces coming off in October"
12 posts
#6
Rant!
: "Absolutely infuriating"
11 posts
#7
Discussion
: "Does anyone put mouthwash in their waterpik?"
10 posts
#8
Before and After
: "Finally done!!"
8 posts
#9
Braces are off!!!
: "$5k, 2.5 years, 4 extractions later, and....."
6 posts
Member Growth in r/braces
Yearly
+12k members(19.9%)
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Last updated: September 6, 2026