Metal Braces
Metal braces are the tested method for straightening, alignment of teeth. They consists of metal braces are bonded on the front surface of the teeth.
Choose the proper toothpaste, mouth Rinse, Floss: The dentist will provide information the best type of mouth rinse, floss and toothpaste it will use removing the bacteria, cavities, disease. Selecting floss is very important that will fit between your teeth and along the wires of the brackets.
Brush your Teeth to Remove Food and Bacteria:
- In gums to remove the food.
- your mouth with water to remove loose food debris.
- Brush every tooth in your mouth on the front and back to remove bacteria.
- The toothbrush against the bottom of the brackets to brush upward.
- While brushing to remove the food from the top of the braces to use the angled motion.
Floss at Least Once a Day:
- Rinse your mouth thoroughly after flossing to remove the food.
- Cleaning food from the gum area to prevent gingivitis.
- The floss while it is underneath a wire are don’t pull.
- Stand in front of a mirror while flossing.
An Oral Irrigator use to Clean Your Teeth and Braces: To remove plaque and food particles from your mouth, this small appliance that sits on bathrooms countertop you can fill its fresh water before using it.
Choose Your Diet Carefully:
- Sticky candies – sticky candies such as caramels or candy bars are off-limits.
- Fibrous vegetables – raw or fibrous vegetables are a bad choice while wearing braces.
- Nuts – hard nuts such as almonds or walnuts can break the brace’s wires.
- Popcorn – the hard kernels can damage your braces.
- Bagels – bagels are too hard and chewy.
- Corn chips – or other crunchy snacks.
- Whole raw fruit – avoid fruits such as apples and pears.