While wearing braces, here's how to brush your teeth

The thought of getting new braces might be daunting since they are new and different. However, with a few simple ideas on how to care for your mouth in the light of your new dental health, the transition should be quite straightforward. In addition to correcting crowded or crooked teeth, braces can also be used to correct a variety of other dental issues, including an uneven bite.

Braces, on the other hand, are required for a variety of reasons other than purely aesthetic. When you have a bad bite, it can lead to a variety of other oral health concerns, including tooth decay and gum disease, tooth loss and other jaw disorders, tooth enamel erosion, and even reduced speech and chewing ability. Following the placement of braces, it is important to maintain good dental hygiene in order to achieve and maintain optimal oral health.

First and foremost, you must pay strict attention to your eating habits. Apart from practicing excellent dental hygiene by brushing and flossing at least twice a day and visiting the dentist on a regular basis, there are a few things you should avoid doing in order to achieve the best outcomes from your braces.

Foods to avoid at all costs

• Corn on the cob, popcorn, and corn nuts are some of the most popular snacks.

• Sugary foods; if you do consume sugar brush your teeth immediately afterward or drink plenty of water to flush the sugar from your teeth.

• Sticky foods include caramels and taffy, to name a couple.

• Hard and crunchy foods include nuts, chips, jerky, and hard sweets, to name a few examples.

• Gum chewing is prohibited.

• Chopped vegetables and fruits that need to bite (such as apples, carrots, and celery) (cut them into pieces)

• Prefer eating boneless, skinless chicken or beef

• To prevent chewing on hard objects such as pens, pencils, fingernails, and ice, make a point of not using them.

Furthermore, now that you're wearing braces, you'll need to make a few adjustments to your dental hygiene routine. Braces make it difficult to thoroughly clean your teeth; you must brush your teeth after each meal, and flossing may be a difficult task. However, if you do not alter your oral hygiene practices, you may develop white spots on your teeth known as decalcification, gingivitis, or other complications.

Dental Health Tips and Recommendations

• After each meal, brush your teeth thoroughly, giving particular attention to the brackets of your braces.

• At the very least, brush your teeth twice a day.

• Brush a couple of teeth at the same time if possible.

• Replace your toothbrush every three months or when the bristles begin to deteriorate, whichever comes first.

• It is advised that you brush your teeth at a 45-degree angle.

• Visit your dentist every 4-6 months to keep your teeth healthy.

Brush your teeth at least twice a day for at least two minutes after each meal, for a total of four minutes each day. For those who have just had braces, an electric toothbrush is particularly useful for getting into the crevices of their teeth. Be sure to brush the base of your gums, the insides and backs of your teeth, as well as the brackets, giving particular attention to the areas beneath the wires, when you clean your teeth for the first time. Changing your toothbrush every three months is a good idea, especially if you are wearing braces on your teeth.