What to Do After Getting Braces | Mumbai Dentist Tips

Dental Braces are used in orthodontics that align and straighten the teeth. It also facilitates to position the teeth with regard to a person’s bite. Moreover, it enhances dental heath too.However, after getting braces, one may suffer from soreness or find it intricate to handle in terms of hygiene. Here are selected guidelines that will assist you.

Dental Care with Braces Image Credits: monashdentalgroup
Dental Care with Braces Image Credits: Monash

How to Deal With Mouth Soreness from Braces

Familiarize your cheeks, lips and tongue used to their new friend. Braces are appliance that will require few days to adjust. One may experience little discomfort after having put the braces. With traditional braces one can undergo few mouth sores. These may appear inside the cheeks, lips or even in tongue. This is not an emergency, but a common sore which typically happens while eating food. However, eating soft foods for couple of days may comfort. Stews, macaroni, cheese, etc. are a sound pick. We at Om Dental already provide particular pain relievers or antiseptic gels and advise to apply them only if severe pain persists.

“Some orthodontists recommend sugar-free chewing gum in the belief that it may expedite treatment and relieve soreness; other orthodontists object to gum chewing because it is sticky and may therefore damage the braces” Source:en.wikipedia.org

A female mouth with braces.
A female mouth with braces. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

One Thing That Stands in the Way of Braces

Getting food caught between your teeth and behind your braces is somewhat common. However, this tends to be irritating and embarrassing. Nevertheless, it can be fixed effortlessly. Flossing can lend a hand. However, you can also opt for regular toothpick. Keep in mind not to injure the gums or damage the braces.

“You may also be advised to use Tooth Mousse. It contains calcium and phosphate, the major minerals teeth are made from. Like saliva, this cream prevents regular acid attack after eating.” Source: Monash

If a Ligature Band comes off…

A ligature is a tiny rubber band stretched around the bracket to hold the wire and deliver force to the teeth to budge them. If in case the ligature ruptures off or comes out, put it back in place with sterile tweezers. In spite of everything if this continues to break subsequently, call your orthodontist for a follow-up visit.

How to Brush with Braces On

Gently brush your teeth twice a day at least for two minute. If possible, you should brush your teeth every time after you eat or at least rinse your mouth out with water. Floss your teeth under the wires and between the braces thoroughly until they’re clean, as brackets and wires creates place for plaque to hide. Remember to brush your teeth before dozing off. Visit your dentist regularly (every 6 months) or as recommended.

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About Dr. Amit Berani, Om Dental Clinic Khar(W) Mumbai

Dr. Amit Berani is one of the most young and dynamic dentists in town. He has completed his Dental Education from the prestigious Mumbai University and achieved his Post Graduate Certification from New York University in Aesthetic & Implant Dentistry in the year 2007. He also visited Germany to gain tremendous knowledge with Advanced Educational Program in Implant Dentistry. He has been practicing in this field since 1997.

Dentists at Om Dental Clinic Khar(W) Mumbai has been giving the best dental treatments to patients from Bandra, Khar, Santacruz, Vile Parle, Juhu and Andheri in Mumbai India. It provides best dental services with team of dentists working to achieve excellence in dentistry.

Om Dental Clinic Khar(W) Mumbai provides Home Visit Dental Treatment Services to patients from Bandra, Khar, Santacruz, Vile Parle, Juhu and Andheri.

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