How to get along with your new braces from your orthodontist Dr. Allen Davis at Escondido Orthodontics in North San Diego County, CA. You and your braces will become good friends
over the coming months
or years, so it’s important to get your relationship off to a good
start. Consider the following recommendations to prevent rocky times
ahead:
- Floss, floss, floss. Yes, it’s a pain to floss around your braces,
but it's the best way to prevent gum disease and other oral health
problems. Ask us for floss threaders to
make the chore easier. Just a few minutes per day will ensure that you
don’t face significant dental health issues when the braces come off.
- Avoid sticky or hard foods. It’s tough to forgo toffee, caramel,
gum, and other favorite sticky treats, but your braces will thank you.
Sticky or hard foods can break a bracket or wire, so it’s best to avoid
them altogether.
- Chew with your back teeth. If you’re used to taking large bites with
your front teeth, it might be time to switch your eating habits. Taking
a large bite of food with your front teeth can leave your braces
vulnerable to damage. Instead, cut large foods into pieces and use your
back teeth to chew. This is especially important with corn on the cob,
which should always be cut from the cob.
- Wear rubber bands and headgear. Rubber bands, headgear, and other
orthodontic appliances may seem annoying, but failing to comply with
wearing them can increase the length of your treatment by months. Wear
them now to avoid problems in the future.
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