Hello friends, today I want to dedicate this article to orthodontics users. Many of our patients have this doubt in addition to making common mistakes. They tend to eat things they shouldn’t and their treatment ends up being damaged. To complete your treatment successfully, read this article so that your teeth end up straight and beautiful.
Before we start I want to remind you that we have hundreds of articles in English and Spanish. All about dental treatments and dental hygiene. This will serve all those who want to learn how to improve the health of their teeth. They will also learn in the process how all the dental treatments that we offer at the clinic are performed. With that said, let’s start with today’s topic.
Things you should not eat with orthodontics
If you wear braces you should know that it is difficult to eat with them. It can be very uncomfortable at first, but over time you get used to it. The most important thing is to maintain dental hygiene and take care of the braces. This includes your diet as what you eat can damage your orthodontics by accident. This can delay months of treatment so you must be extremely careful.
The first thing to avoid is hard foods. Anything that needs a lot of force to chew and eat. Ice and hard candy are two very common foods that people eat. What many patients do not know is that this type of food can break your orthodontics. This is very bad since you will not only have to go to repair it but the parts can hurt your mouth.
Also, pieces of food that get stuck between your teeth and braces can cause problems too. One bad move or bad hygiene and you can say goodbye to them and your teeth. With how complicated it is to clean your teeth with these devices, removing food debris can be very difficult. While you are wearing braces, please avoid very hard foods.
Now we go to the other extreme, chewy foods. These foods are tricky as they get stuck in your braces. This is too uncomfortable for the patient as they will not be able to get rid of it easily. Chewing coma among other sweets are foods that you should avoid consuming since if they remain in your mouth for a long time, they damage the braces. Choose foods that can be chewed more easily.
A very good advice that I can give you is to drink a lot of water. The water will help clean your mouth constantly. This helps to rinse at least a little of those food scraps that can get stuck. However, never forget to brush your teeth 3 times a day, even if you wear braces. Here we tell you how your dental hygiene routine should be.
Hygiene tips for your orthodontics
As we mentioned earlier, dental hygiene during orthodontic use is very important. Since they will stay in your mouth for a long time, it is vital that you clean your teeth constantly so that they are healthy. For this I will teach you how you should wash your teeth while wearing braces. Many patients say that it is difficult, but trust me, it is easier than it sounds.
To start with, I highly recommend using an interdental brush. It is a small brush specially designed to clean between the teeth. However, it can also be used to clean between the brace wires. This way you can reach those hard-to-reach places. Which are precisely where food tends to get stuck.
Flossing is also very important as food that gets stuck between your teeth can also wreak havoc. This can affect not only your teeth, gums, but also your orthodontics. Since it can cause it to rust quickly which ends up damaging your dental treatment. Don’t forget to also use the mouthwash to rinse your mouth and get rid of all food debris.
What to do if your braces are damaged
In the event that you have damaged your orthodontics by eating what you should not, here we will show you what to do. The first thing you will do is make sure you have not been injured, as the pieces can cut your mouth. After that, make an appointment with your dentist as soon as possible so that you can repair your braces or get a new one. Damaged braces are dangerous to have in your mouth, so they will most likely have to be removed.
If you manage to make an appointment on time, you will not lose the progress made by your orthodontics. If, on the other hand, you go after a few weeks, you will lose progress without a doubt. These treatments are often very expensive in the United States. That is why I advise you to take good care of your braces. However, I have the solution for you to save money and get them cheaper in Tijuana, Mexico.
How to save on dental treatments
As you read above, you can get your orthodontics at half price in Tijuana, Mexico. This is thanks to our Dental Solutions Tijuana clinic where you will find the best dentists and the best prices. Our clinic has the best trained professionals and the most modern facilities. We are ADA approved so you will receive the same quality of treatment as at home.
We also have Invisalign if you are interested, the latest in orthodontics. It is a transparent abutment that will correct your teeth without anyone knowing. In addition, our consultation and evaluation is completely free. Making an appointment is extremely simple, just fill out the contact form above to receive an email in 24 hours. Then it’s a matter of asking all the questions you want and then scheduling your appointment.
I want to remind you that we have specialists in all areas. You can get your dental crowns, dentures, dental implants, and many more. Of course, at cheaper prices than in the United States and Canada. This is all for today, I hope my advice will serve you and see you next week with a new article.