So you finally got Braces! Congratulations on taking the first step towards a straighter, more confident smile. Braces are an amazing orthodontic tool, but achieving those pearly whites requires an effort on your part. Here’s a breakdown of essential braces care tips to keep your smile on track throughout your treatment.
Here are 8 Tips on Caring For Your Braces
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- Brush Up Your Brushing: Brushing with braces becomes even more crucial. Aim for brushing after every meal and snack, using a soft-bristled brush and fluoride toothpaste. Don’t forget to brush at a 45-degree angle to clean around the brackets, wires, and under the gumline.
- Flossing Matters: Food particles love to get stuck around braces. Fight back with regular flossing. Special floss threaders or orthodontic picks can make this easier. Ask your orthodontist for recommendations on the best flossing tools for you.
- Food Fight: Certain foods can damage your braces or make cleaning them a nightmare. Avoid sugary treats, sticky candies, hard nuts, chewy snacks, and popcorn. Be careful with crunchy fruits and vegetables like apples and carrots – cut them into bite-sized pieces to prevent any mishaps.
- Ouch! Relief for Soreness: It’s normal to experience some discomfort after getting braces tightened. Over-the-counter pain relievers can help. A warm salt water rinse (mix one teaspoon of salt with warm water) or a cold compress on your jaw can also provide relief.
- Be Prepared for Pokes: Braces can irritate your cheeks and tongue, especially when new. Orthodontist wax can be your lifesaver. Apply a small amount to the areas where you feel discomfort for instant relief.
- Power Through Appointments: Regular checkups with your orthodontist are vital for monitoring progress and making adjustments. Don’t skip these appointments!
- Protect Your Smile: Participating in sports? Wear a mouthguard to shield your braces from potential impact.
- Be Gentle: Avoid chewing on hard objects like pens or fingernails. This can damage your braces and prolong your treatment.
Looking for where to fix Braces? At Blanche Dental Clinic, you can fix Braces from N1.5 million (One million and five hundred thousand naira). Simply walk into any of our Branches at Lagos and Abuja to book for an appointment.
Blanche Dental Clinic is an award-winning Dental Clinic where you can get your Braces fixed. Simply visit any of the locations listed below:
- 2b Adebisi Popoola Crescent, off Victoria Arobieke Street, Eti-Osa, Lekki 105102, Lagos.
- Suite K182, Road 5, Ikota Shopping Complex, V.G.C, Eti-Osa, Lekki 105102, Lagos.
- 7 Joseph Street, Opebi, Ikeja 100281, Lagos.
- 84 Kwame Nkrumah Crescent, Asokoro, Abuja.
