Tips To Avoid Problems When Wearing Braces!
Although you may take extreme care of your braces, they can cause soreness to your mouth. During the first month after placing your braces it is normal for your teeth to ache and for your jaw to be a little bit sore for the first few days.
Other common issues may be broken brackets, loose wires and bands which may cause temporary soreness around your lips and gums. The following guide can help determining what is wrong and what you can do at home to help.
1) Loose Orthodontic bracket. A loose orthodontic bracket occurs when a metal brace is broken and slides from side to side on the wire. Apply a small amount of orthodontic wax to the bracket temporarily. This will help with any discomfort temporarily until you can come to your next appointment
2) Loose Bands: A loose band will stay in place until your next appointment although it will be a bit wiggly if you put force on it. If brought to your Orthodontists attention they can fix it at your next appointment
3) Poking wires: You can sometimes use the end of the eraser of a pencil to help put the wire into a more comfortable place, or if you are unable to move it you can apply some wax until your next appointment
Foods to Avoid
Some foods can also help or hurt you while you’re wearing braces. Remember to cut your food into small pieces that can be easily chewed. Some foods such as apples, pizza crust, hard candy bubble gum ice cubes should be avoided.
And always remember to brush and floss thoroughly when you are cleaning your appliances!
