r/braces is a subreddit with 71k members. The community frequently discusses braces, teeth, progress, hate, and retainers, and they frequently recommend/review mouthwash, electric toothbrush, and toothbrush, and the most common flair used is question, braces progress!, discussion, before and after, 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
Mouthwash
7 reviews
#1
TheraBreath
5.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
Vitis
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Listerine
5.0★ from 1 review
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
Flair Used in r/braces
#1
Question
: "28yo F/ and I'm in need of braces BAD. Anyone know of any programs that offers free brace for adults in ATL GA? Or low cost braces 🥺? All I ever wanted is to have a pretty smile I'm depressed atp"
70 posts
#2
Braces progress!
: "It’s amazing what four months with braces can do"
38 posts
#3
Discussion
: "So happy I switched from invisalign to braces"
20 posts
#4
Before and After
: "Got my braces off today"
19 posts
#5
Similar experience?
: "This legit hurts like hell."
18 posts
#6
Need advice!
: "Fangs too pointy? Reshape slightly?"
18 posts
#7
:braces_thumbs_up:Day 1!
: "Just got em on"
7 posts
#8
Rant!
: "I am feeling resentful towards my parents- does anyone else understand?"
6 posts
#9
Braces are off!!!
: "4 years, 1 transfer and 3 orthodontist later!"
3 posts
#10
Meme
: "Strongest bands ever"
1 post
Member Growth in r/braces
Yearly
+11k members(19.1%)
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Last updated: May 28, 2026