SIMPLE TIPS TO CARE FOR BRACES DURING ORTHODONTICS TREATMENT
It’s important to take care of your teeth once you apply braces after an orthodontics treatment. By habitually following simple advice on a regular basis, you can easily keep your braces intact and ensure your teeths align in perfect shape after removing your braces.
The experts at our orthodontics treatment facility in Wyndham Vale have curated simple tips to help you achieve just that.
Follow these simple tips to keep your braces in great order and teeths and gums healthy.
Brush Regularly
It’s no surprise food will get stuck all the time in between your braces and eventually accumulate over time. It’s therefore necessary to brush your teeth and braces regularly.
Gently brush them after every meal or every time you eat something. You can use a soft-bristled brush to remove food particles from the wires and brackets. We suggest you use a special orthodontics toothbrush that fits along the braces and is effective at removing food particles from areas that normal toothbrushes cannot reach.
Don’t Forget to Floss
Alongside brushing regularly, flossing can clean deeper areas of your braces and prevent bad breath. Make a habit of flossing at least twice or thrice a day.
It’s best to use a thin floss threader that will help you carefully remove plaque or food from hidden areas underneath the braces.
Get a Mouthguard
A mouthguard is an essential accessory that protects your braces against damage. It also acts as a barrier between the braces and your lips or cheeks which prevents the risk of mouth or gum injuries.
We would recommend getting a special-purpose mouthguard made that fit the alignment of your braces.
Don’t Neglect Elastics
Wearing elastics along with braces can get challenging. They are especially meant to align your teeth in the proper position and failing to wear them as prescribed can result in misalignment of your teeth.
Make a habit of wearing your elastics regularly as prescribed. Get the right size of elastics and always keep some extra ones in case you need them.
Avoid Certain Type of Foods
There are some foodstuffs that are not recommended for teeths with braces which you must avoid at all costs. They damage the brackets or wires or leave residues which are difficult to remove.
Say no to foods that are too sticky, crunchy, hard, and chewy such as chewing gum, toffee, nuts, bagels, raw vegetables like carrots, meat, and ice.
You can prefer soft foods, for example soft bread such as muffins or pancakes, desserts like pudding, and soft grains like cooked pasta or rice.
Well, there you have it. Make sure you follow these helpful tips and make your orthodontics treatment a success. For more questions or advice, get in touch with us. We at Shine Family Dental Surgery offer professional yet affordable dental services and can help you with any orthodontics treatment. Get in touch with us for a quick consultation.
