3 TIPS TO HELP YOU CARE FOR YOUR BRACES DURING ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT

bracesOnce you have braces, it is important that you know the best way to take care of your teeth, in order to ensure that your braces stay intact and do their job, so that your teeth are in top-notch condition after you complete your orthodontic treatment. In this post, Dr. Horner thought you would benefit from a few tips to help ensure your successful orthodontic treatment at Horner Barrow Orthodontics.

  • Brushing
    Teeth and appliances should be brushed after every meal and before bedtime using fluoride toothpaste and gentle, soft strokes. We recommend using an interdental toothbrush, which can help you clean the hard-to-reach areas under wires better than an ordinary toothbrush.
  • Flossing
    Flossing twice a day or after every meal can help you clean areas between teeth and other places a toothbrush can miss. We also recommend using a floss threader, which can be used to help you navigate safely around your braces and brackets. It is vital to floss twice a day, preferably after lunch and before bedtime to keep gum disease and tooth decay at bay.
  • Eat Friendly Foods
    When undergoing treatment, there are certain foods you must avoid. Foods that are hard, sticky, chewy or sour can add months to your treatment time. These includes gum, caramels, taco shells, nuts, ice, chips or hard candies.

2 thoughts on “3 TIPS TO HELP YOU CARE FOR YOUR BRACES DURING ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT

  • December 11, 2014 at 6:53 pm
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    I think it’s really important to stay away from the food you’ve mentioned. When I had braces as a teenager, I was really good about what I ate. I always told myself that it was easier to wait until my braces were off to eat my favorite candy, instead of eating it and ruining my braces. It was difficult, but effective. I’m really glad my dentist told me about the consequences of eating sticky foods with braces.

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  • December 12, 2014 at 7:38 pm
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    I remember when I first got my braces in sixth grade. I had one tooth growing behind the other and it made eating quite inconvenient. After all was said and done I was extremely happy with the results. It took about 3 years of braces to correct my teeth.

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