Tips For Dealing With Braces

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Tips For Dealing With Braces

• A SMILE IS A CURVE THAT SETS EVERYTHING STRAIGHT

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Braces are not the most fun thing that will ever
happen to you. There is definitely an adjustment
period as you learn to talk and eat again and as
your mouth gets used to having metal brackets and
wires on your teeth.

• While some people describe the experience as
  painful, it is really more like sorenessyour
  teeth and gums are sore because the teeth are
  being moved.

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Few Tips To Help You Deal With Your Braces

• Follow your dietary guidelines When you first
  get your braces on, Dr. will give you very
  specific instructions about what you should and
  should not eat. Orthodontist in Los Angeles best
  guidelines for if you are having braces for first
  time.
• Dont eat gummy bears Gummy bears can definitely
  damage your braces, specifically to spacers,
  rubber bands, and brackets. Because of chewiness,
  it can push a spacer out of alignment and up into
  your gums

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• Ask about chewing gum A piece of sugar-free gum
  can help to remove food particles from your
  braces and teeth and keep your mouth cleaner, as
  well as help to relieve pressure and soreness.
• Eat fruit slices While you should avoid apples,
  especially at the beginning of your treatment, as
  their hardness can pop a bracket and can make
  your teeth hurt.

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• Clean your braces after every meal and snack To
  protect your teeth, you should wait at least one
  hour after eating to brush your teeth. And to
  help you even more, see our article
  about brushing your teeth with braces.
• Floss every day Floss every night before you go
  to bed. Using a floss threader will make this
  process easier with braces. It will allow you to
  get under the wires more easily.
• Dont smoke Tobacco use of any kind will stain
  your teeth.

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