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5 Terrific Tips To Help You Manage Your Clear Braces

Wearing braces is just a tip of the iceberg if you want to achieve a great-looking smile. Luckily, the “metal-mouth” look is only a thing of the past. Now, a new set of orthodontic appliances are making waves in the dental industry that ensures better aesthetics as well as performance.

Clear braces known as Invisalign aligners are now growing in popularity, thanks to their barely noticeable design features. These aligners help improve the appearance and function of your teeth without making you look awkward. However, as you go through the path of achieving that perfect smile, it’s essential to learn how to maintain your Invisalign braces properly. Here are a few ways to help you properly manage your ceramic dental braces easily.

Brush your teeth regularly.

Although it’s normal to brush your teeth thrice a day, wearing clear aligners may require you to do it on specific times of the day. With invisible braces, it’s essential to brush your teeth after every meal. Doing so will prevent your clear braces from getting any stain. It’s also highly advisable to avoid food that has artificial coloring so that it won’t discolor your plastic braces. Bear in mind that plaque and food color may leave marks on them, and that’s unappealing to look at. There are also fewer chances of getting tooth decay if you do it routinely.

Floss and rinse each tooth

It’s best to keep both your teeth and ceramic dental braces clean all the time. So, ensure to floss after every meal as well as after you have a few snacks. Leaving any food debris between your teeth while wearing braces only causes plaque build-up. That’s why most orthodontists would recommend using a water pick every day. Doing so will make it much easier for you to get rid of any food particles and plaque trapped in between your teeth. After you’re done brushing and flossing your teeth, finish it off by swishing an oral antiseptic. It’s an extra step to prevent any bacterial or cavity growth.

Stop smoking

We all know the harmful effects of smoking cigarettes on our health, especially on our lungs. However, the chemicals found in it also damage our mouth, especially our teeth. Smoking tends to stain the elastic ligatures, clear braces, as well as your teeth. Thus, giving you an unhealthy, yellow-looking sheen. What makes it even worse is that these stains tend to penetrate deep in our tooth’s enamel, making it hard to remove. So, if you’re planning to wear ceramic braces, you might want to stop that smoking habit now.

Learn which foods to eat

Once you’ve decided to wear braces, you should also accept the fact that there are foods that you’re no longer allowed to eat. So, you might want to list down all the foods to avoid once you start wearing ceramic dental braces. These foods should include popcorn, nuts, chunky peanut butter, corn chips, pretzels, and ice. Meanwhile, you should be cautious when eating foods such as raw veggies with carrots, pizza crust, and burgers. You may also want to get used to a new diet or stick with very soft foods that don’t require excessive chewing.

Visit your dentist regularly

Lastly, it’s always best to monitor your oral health as well as your teeth appearance every time you visit your dentist. Doing so will ensure that you’ll get the adjustments you need as well as replacing any parts that are either missing or damaged.

Dental braces cost nothing compared to the benefits that you’ll get once the treatment is complete. It’s best to speak with your orthodontist to ensure that your treatment goes as smoothly as possible. You may also ask him for any tips on how to keep your oral health in check throughout the procedure.

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