/r/braces/

r/braces

71k members
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! Our icon and banner was curated by the mod team!

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
#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