/r/braces/

r/braces

75k members
r/braces is a subreddit with 75k 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!, before and after, and discussion.
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

#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!
: "Extraction or no extraction"
28 posts
#2
Question
: "Wire at front of brace different in colour"
22 posts
#3
Braces progress!
: "Month 17 of 24"
7 posts
#4
Before and After
: "Braces ruined my face and gave me tmj problems"
4 posts
#5
Discussion
: "Is my case too severe to where I will need jaw surgery?"
3 posts
#6
:braces_thumbs_up:Day 1!
: "Braces pain"
3 posts
#7
Similar experience?
: "Progress 9 months in"
3 posts
#8
Braces are off!!!
: "Finally!!"
1 post

Member Growth in r/braces

Yearly
+13k members(20.2%)

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Last updated: October 18, 2026