The mouth is a sensitive area and any changes made within will take time to adjust to. Braces at dentists serving patients from Droylsden can initially be uncomfortable and learning to live with them can take time as well, but here are a few basic pointers, which can make the adjustment easier.
Care for Braces
Eating with braces: There are a number of things to avoid when you have a brace fitted, such as hard foods like apples, nuts and corn on the cob. Sticky food is another one to steer clear off, such as toffee and gummy bears and foods high in sugar and acid should also be avoided.
Brushing with braces: the braces themselves present a challenge when it comes to brushing the teeth – but for good oral health you must ensure that every surface is thoroughly cleaned. Small interdental brushes can help clean between the bracket and the tooth and washing the mouth out with mouthwash can also help clean the hard to reach areas. A soft brush may also be a better option, as it is able to spread out and clean in between the braces and the teeth.
Problems with Braces
There may be times when minor problems arise with your braces; however, some of these difficulties can be remedied at home.
If you find that you have loose or broken braces, or a loose band it is not considered an emergency unless you are suffering any pain, but you should avoid connecting any elastics or headgear until you visit your orthodontist. Book an appointment as soon as they become loose, so you can continue with your treatment.
Poking wires can usually be moved with the use of a cotton swab or pencil eraser, if a wire moves out of the tube or slot they can usually be put back in place using tweezers and this will hold until you can make an appointment to see your orthodontist.
The main thing to remember is that it may take a little time to adjust to the feeling of your new brace. Your mouth will feel sore for a while and there may be sores or ulceration inside the mouth during the first week or so, but in time this will settle down.