In order to show a beautiful and confident smile, we always want to get it by straightening our teeth. But after the correction and the braces, we have to pay attention to many things to ensure oral health. Next, let's work together on how to prevent it and make our correction process smoother.
First of all, it is important to prepare for braces. We need to perform a thorough cleaning to remove plaque and tartar from the mouth. After the doctor has the braces fitted, we need to carefully check and feel if the brackets or wires in the mouth are comfortable, and if there is any discomfort, we should adjust them in time.
When you first put on braces, your teeth may become sore and soft due to external forces such as archwires. This is normal and there is no need to worry too much. Usually it will gradually get used to it and return to normal chewing function in about a week.
During the break-in period between the teeth and the aligners, there may be a weak bite. At this time, we should avoid forced biting and try to choose soft food or cut food into small pieces to eat. If you're out for dinner with friends, you can use small scissors to cut the food into small pieces for easy eating.
Oral hygiene is the most important part of the orthodontic process. For appliances with brackets, we need to use an orthodontic toothbrush and make sure that we brush our teeth after every meal. Proper brushing is key, and bass brushing is a more effective way to clean your teeth. If you choose braces, you will need to remove them after each meal to clean them so that they do not damage the braces or cause staining problems. To make the braces fit your teeth better, chewing gum can be used.
In the process of wearing braces, brackets and grinding mouths often occur. At this time, orthodontic wax can play a huge role in reducing the discomfort of the mouth. Even if we don't grind our mouths, we recommend keeping orthodontic wax on hand for a long time, because during the correction process, there may be some problems with the oral cavity, and orthodontic wax can help us a lot. In addition, it may be difficult to clean your teeth with a regular toothbrush after wearing braces, so we can consider using a dental irrigator. The oral irrigator penetrates deep between the teeth to flush out hidden food debris, making it ideal for situations where brushing is inconvenient after eating out. At the same time, flossing between the teeth is also a practical cleaning tool.
In the correction process, as long as we pay attention to prevention and take the right care measures, we can ensure oral health and spend this wonderful time smoothly. May we all smile beautifully!