If you are considering or just deciding to go through with getting braces for yourself or your child, there are a few things you must be prepared for. First, the fact that taking care of your teeth will be considerably more difficult once your orthodontist fits you with your braces. Food can easily get stuck around the wires and braces which can lead to plaque build up or other more serious dental issues.
Neglecting your oral hygiene can lead to serious oral health problems like cavities or a root canal. It could also prolong your treatment time and no one wants that! That is why proper brace care and hygiene is something that both you and your child should be ready to accept.
How To Brush & Floss With Braces
Keeping your teeth clean is extra important when you have braces so that plaque and bacteria doesn’t get trapped inside and around them causing cavities or other serious dental issues.
- Prepare to brush. Take off elastics and any other removable parts of your orthodontic appliance.
- Brush your braces. Clean around the wires and hooks of your braces making sure to clean the whole appliance system. Take your time, make sure you brush both upper and lower arches and floss under the wires..
- Brush your teeth one by one making sure to get both the inside and outside surfaces of the teeth.
- Floss it least once a day. If you floss everyday you will not only help to keep your braces cleaner, but you will help your overall gum health.
- Actually Look at your teeth and braces in the mirror. Examine them to make sure that nothing is broken or loose. If breakage occurs, call your orthodontist immediately to schedule an appointment. Until then here is some helpful information to help with brace emergencies.
By taking good care of your braces , you can help prevent damage to your teeth or the braces themselves. In addition to taking care of your dental hygiene, make sure to attend all of your Dental and Orthodontist appointments. Additionally avoid all hard sugary foods and snacks.
Benefits Of Braces
Aside from poor aesthetics, improperly aligned teeth can also cause difficulties biting, chewing, and articulating clearly. Generally speaking, orthodontists agree that straight teeth tend to be healthier teeth.
Braces offer a multitude of health and dental benefits including:
- Decreases the Risk of Gum Disease and Tooth Decay.
- Corrects Your Bite.
- Corrects Teeth Crowding Issues.
- Closes Teeth Gaps.
- Mends Unmatched Dental Midlines.
- Treats TMJ.
- Prevents Bone loss.
- Can alleviate Jaw Pain.
Types of Braces
Traditional braces – These braces are strong and tend not to stain the teeth. They are comprised of individual brackets which are cemented to each tooth and accompanied by an archwire which constantly asserts gentle pressure on the teeth. Traditional braces are generally metal but are also available in a clear synthetic material and “tooth colored” ceramic. The ceramic brackets are usually more cosmetic than the metal alternative, but the elastics can become discolored by coffee, wine, smoking, and certain foods.
Invisalign® – Invisalign® aligners are clear trays and should be worn for the recommended amount of time each day for the quickest results.. Invisalign® aligners are more comfortable and less protrusive than traditional braces but can be more costly. Not all patients are candidates for Invisalign®, although more and more patients are.
Lingual braces – These appliances are usually metal and fixed on the lingual side of the teeth, therefore cannot be seen when a patient smiles. Lingual braces tend to be moderately expensive and can interfere with normal speech.
If you have any questions about orthodontic braces, or adult braces, or Invisalign, please contact our office. We have been voted as the best Orthodontist for Invisalign and braces in West Los Angeles, Please check our five star Yelp and google reviews. (310) 447-5790 Now performing Virtual Consults!
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