Braces
Dental braces are appliances which are used to align or straighten the teeth and guide the teeth to the corrected position. They are made up of wires, brackets, and bands. Braces aid to correct irregular teeth positioning, jaw correction, improvement in chewing and smile aesthetics. Your dentist is the best person to guide on treatment options and modalities depending upon dentition.
Eating with braces
Don’t worry, you’ll be eating popcorn and snacking on potato chips again in no time! However, before you can start enjoying some of the treats you love, you will need to take special care to avoid any foods that could damage your new appliances.
Foods to avoid with braces
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Chewy foods — bagels, licorice
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Crunchy foods — popcorn, chips, ice, papad
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Sticky foods — caramel candies, chewing gum
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Hard foods — nuts, hard candies
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Foods that require biting into — corn on the cob, apples, carrots
FAQs
Q. How long do I need braces for?
Braces on an average take one to two years to move your teeth into proper alignment.
Q. Do braces hurt?
Initially you will feel a little bit of pressure in your jaw, which becomes progressively better after a few days.
Q. What's the ideal age to get braces?
Modern day orthodontics makes it possible to get braces at any age. However, the ideal age should be within the teenage years.
Q. How do I keep my braces clean?
Brush twice a day using a soft bristled brush. Your orthodontist might give you special interdental brushes to clean in between the brackets.