Things to Know Before You Get Dental Braces

If such problems are not addressed properly, then they can cause gum disease, tooth decay, earaches, and headaches along with the biting, chewing or speaking issues. 

If you have decided about getting dental braces, then it will be a big leap in acquiring healthy teeth and a beautiful smile. To make yourself prepare and take an appropriate care of the teeth (during the treatment), you need to take care of some important points prior to getting dental braces and afterward as well. 

One week prior to Getting Your Braces

You must stay away from certain foods that are not good for your braces. Such foods can bend their wires and pop their brackets. These unwanted situations can sour your whole day due to which you need to visit your orthodontist for their repairment. Don’t forget to ask your orthodontist about the prohibited foods for your braces. Some common foods that should be avoided are as follows:

• You need to avoid hard lollies and nuts because they can break the wires of your braces.
• Chewy foods are also prohibited in this regard, as they may act as a damaging factor for the braces’ brackets.
• You should also avoid popcorn, bread rolls, and hard crust pizza.
• You need to stay away from crunchy vegetables and fruits, such as carrots and whole apples. 

It is very important to go for a routine checkup to your dentist. Before the fitting of your braces, the gums and teeth need to be in a proper and healthy condition. Your orthodontist will check these factors prior to its fittings. 

Brushing the teeth and a proper flossing are important until your appointment in order to maintain the appropriate condition of your gums and teeth on the application day of the braces. 

Getting Braces – The Day has come

Now, the day of your appointment has come. Many people start feeling a bit of nervousness on this particular day regarding the appearance and feeling. However, it is important to remember the final outcome in mind so that your orthodontist can know about your discomfort (if any) in times of the application of the braces. 

You can perform several things on your appointment day to help your smooth appointment: 

The cement must adhere to the teeth in a perfect way. To ensure this, your orthodontist will require a proper plaque-free surface. It is obvious that you will want to skip the episode of professional teeth cleaning prior to the application. Therefore, you need to clean the teeth gently following the last meal prior to your appointment. 

For other guidelines, you should consult your orthodontist beforehand. 

After getting Dental Braces

Once your dental braces are fitted properly, you must make some minor changes to your regular activities to ensure a smooth treatment. After consulting with your orthodontist, you can start these habits specified below: 

• You should consume soft foods in this period. These foods will keep your braces in a safer condition in future. Apart from that, your teeth might not be in the position to bear anything chewy or hard. Soups, pasta, and bananas are great foods that will be convenient for your new dental braces. 
• It will be an almost impossible task to keep foods away from your dental braces. However, you need to take care of your gums and teeth to maintain their health. 

To know more about dental braces, contact your orthodontist today.