How To Care For Braces

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Orthodontics is one of the modern medical treatments that deals with treating various dental and jaw problems such as: protruding jaws, crowded teeth, and it is divided into four types: non-fixed braces , which are the most commonly used types and are characterized by their ease of movement, fixed braces, metal braces, which are usually used for children, and cosmetic braces, which contribute to beautifying the teeth, and are usually installed by a specialist doctor, and there are many instructions that must be followed when caring for it, and this is what we will mention in this article.

How to care for braces

Cleaning teeth

• Clean your teeth daily, using a toothbrush and toothpaste.
• Use an interproximal or contact brush, which is usually used to clean the braces.
• Cleaning teeth with floss, which can be used by inserting its tip into the space of the upper part of the tooth near the gum, then moving it from back to front. This method helps clean the tooth cavity from the inside.
• Do not use violence while cleaning your teeth, and it is preferable not to press or pull them forcefully, because this leads to the metal wire that connects the teeth being cut off.
• Clean and sterilize your braces regularly, especially when going outside the home.
• Rinse your mouth with a solution of water and salt daily to remove dirt stuck on the braces.
• Do not touch your teeth with your hand, so as not to break the braces.
• Brushing teeth with fluoride solution.

doctor consultation

• Use dental wax, but after consulting a doctor.
• Consult a doctor if you feel toothache.
• Follow up with your doctor regularly to ensure the correctness of the braces.

Eat healthy foods

• Eat soft, easy-to-chew foods.
• Eat foods slowly, so it is preferable to chew them for at least ten times before swallowing them.
• Avoid eating spicy, salty, or crunchy foods.
• You can eat cold foods that help maintain braces, such as: ice cream and frozen yogurt.
• Avoid eating nuts or solid foods, as they may cause it to break.
• Eat moderate amounts of sugar.
• Avoid chewing gum, as it sticks to the braces.

Advantages of orthodontics

• Get rid of protruding jaws.
• Treating speech problems and stuttering, especially in children.
• Maintaining the health of the tissues surrounding the mouth.
• Get rid of toothache.
• Improve the overall appearance of teeth.
• Treatment of various gum problems.
• Prevent food from accumulating inside the teeth.

Disadvantages of orthodontics

• The appearance of white spots on the teeth, and thus the loss of the enamel layer.
• Feeling pain while eating, especially in the first days after installation.
• Bad breath, due to the difficulty of cleaning the teeth completely.
• Difficulty swallowing food, especially solid foods.