Do you have braces? Or does someone you love have braces? Underneath all that metal, your beautiful pearly whites are moving, inching you ever closer each day toward an absolutely fantastic smile! Wouldn’t it be a shame if once those braces came off, you had a bunch of cavities under there!? That would be awful!
So, don’t let that happen!
All the gadgetry in your mouthfrom the springs and the wires to the rubber bands and spacerscan attract food AND plaque. It’s important to remind everyone with braces to brush properly and to use floss and/or mouthwash per your orthodontist’s recommendations. When plaque is left behind on your teeth and around your braces, it can cause your gums to swell, your teeth to become discolored, chronic bad breath, and even (sometimes) cavities.
Cleaning Your Braces The Right Way Is A Chore, But It’s Worth It!
Millions and millions of people wear braces. If you’re one of them (or your child), be sure to take the time to pay attention to detail. While it requires spending a little more effort before bedtime…In the long run, it WILL be worth it.
The purpose of today’s post isn’t to go over all the details of caring for teeth with braces. We just want to focus on cleaning them. Your orthodontist has likely already told you lots of dos and don’ts. But here are a couple of little reminders: There are foods you should probably just avoid, including taffy, caramels, and hard nuts. And don’t chew ice or bubble gum. Be careful with things that are hard to bite, like bagels and apples.