Caring for your braces the right way
It would take some time for you to get used to wearing braces. Initially, you might feel some discomfort wearing them, but soon that would go away. Also, braces need some maintenance and upkeep. There are some restrictions on your food and lifestyle while you are wearing braces. Consult your orthodontist to care for your braces properly.
Things to take care of
- Consult your orthodontist at Parkland Orthodontics about the right toothpaste, floss, and mouthwash that you should use with your braces on. Plaque can accumulate on the teeth covered by braces if not cleaned properly; the right selection of oral hygiene tools can help prevent that.
- Make sure to brush your teeth properly to remove debris caused due to food and beverages.
- Flossing with your braces on might be difficult, but it is essential to do it at least once a day. Ask your orthodontist the right way to floss your teeth.
- You should invest in an oral irrigator to remove additional plaque and debris from your mouth.
- Finally, there will be restrictions on food when you wear braces. Follow the instructions given by your dentist in terms of diet to maintain the condition of your braces. Always avoid hard and sticky foods that might stick on your braces like nuts, gums, etc.
A few other things to consider
Daily visit to the dentist
You cannot avoid regular visits to your dentist’s office when you have braces on. Ensure to visit your dentist for cleaning once every three months. This is essential as it gets difficult to maintain your teeth hygiene while wearing braces, and only professional cleaning can keep your teeth healthy.
You cannot avoid regular visits to your dentist’s office when you have braces on. Ensure to visit your dentist for cleaning once every three months. This is essential as it gets difficult to maintain your teeth hygiene while wearing braces, and only professional cleaning can keep your teeth healthy.
Brushing your teeth regularly
With or without braces, you should always brush your teeth at least twice a day. Use a soft-bristled toothbrush and clean your teeth gently. You can also use electric toothbrushes for effective cleaning. Also, use the right toothpaste as prescribed by your dentist for the best results.
With or without braces, you should always brush your teeth at least twice a day. Use a soft-bristled toothbrush and clean your teeth gently. You can also use electric toothbrushes for effective cleaning. Also, use the right toothpaste as prescribed by your dentist for the best results.
Regular flossing
Flossing while you are wearing the braces can be tricky, but you should not avoid it. Floss your teeth at least once a day with an orthodontic tooth threader. Ask your dentist to show how it works.
Flossing while you are wearing the braces can be tricky, but you should not avoid it. Floss your teeth at least once a day with an orthodontic tooth threader. Ask your dentist to show how it works.
Restrictive eating habits
It is essential to maintain certain food restrictions when you have braces on. You would be able to eat your favorite foods but avoid things that are too hard and sticky.
It is essential to maintain certain food restrictions when you have braces on. You would be able to eat your favorite foods but avoid things that are too hard and sticky.
Protective gears
If you are into sports, you might end up hurting your teeth with the braces on. Talk to your dentist about it so that they can customize the perfect mouthguard for you.
If you are into sports, you might end up hurting your teeth with the braces on. Talk to your dentist about it so that they can customize the perfect mouthguard for you.
Playing music
If you play any musical instrument involving your mouth, you might initially feel uncomfortable about the braces. But do worry, it will get adjusted within some time.
If you play any musical instrument involving your mouth, you might initially feel uncomfortable about the braces. But do worry, it will get adjusted within some time.
Orthodontic emergencies
If you face any issues with your braces, you should never delay and visit us as soon as possible. You can give us a call to explain your issues, and our staff will guide you with the right things to do.
If you face any issues with your braces, you should never delay and visit us as soon as possible. You can give us a call to explain your issues, and our staff will guide you with the right things to do.
