{"id":36,"date":"2019-05-20T10:47:57","date_gmt":"2019-05-20T10:47:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stavyadental.com\/blog\/?p=36"},"modified":"2020-10-08T07:03:00","modified_gmt":"2020-10-08T07:03:00","slug":"taking-care-of-your-braces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stavyadental.com\/blog\/taking-care-of-your-braces\/","title":{"rendered":"Taking Care of Your Braces"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stavyadental.com\/orthodontics.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Braces<\/a> Do More Than Improve Your Smile<br> The Basics: Brushing and Flossing<br> Visit the Orthodontist Regularly<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should be prepared for the fact that taking care of your teeth will be more difficult once you get <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stavyadental.com\/orthodontics.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">braces<\/a>. Braces have countless tiny spaces to trap food, and this trapped food causes plaque, which can lead to many other dental problems. Because of this, it&#8217;s very important to\u00a0brush your teeth\u00a0after every meal (snacks count, too), to rinse with mouthwash, and to floss at least once a day. This may seem tedious or excessive, but neglecting your oral hygiene can lead to serious oral health problems, force you to spend additional time in braces, or cause unsightly staining on your teeth. The extra responsibility needed to care for braces properly is something that both you and your child should be prepared for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Braces Do More Than Improve Your Smile<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They also play an active role in correcting overcrowded and misaligned teeth. This is important because an abnormal bite (also known as \u201cmalocclusion\u201d) may cause other problems, such as impaired plaque removal around misaligned teeth, which can lead to gum inflammation and cavities.<br> <br>Taking good care of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stavyadental.com\/orthodontics.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">braces<\/a> can help\u00a0prevent damage\u00a0to the braces themselves and the teeth underneath as well as make the braces more comfortable to wear. Learning the basics of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stavyadental.com\/orthodontics.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">orthodontic<\/a> care will help you follow your dental professional&#8217;s recommendations to keep your teeth and gums healthy during the time you\u2019re wearing braces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Basics: Brushing And Flossing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Careful cleaning is required with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stavyadental.com\/orthodontics.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">braces<\/a>, because plaque bacteria are easily trapped inside and around them. The following procedure will make daily brushing and flossing both simple and effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Prepare to brush.\u00a0Take      off elastics and any other removable parts of your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stavyadental.com\/orthodontics.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">orthodontic<\/a> appliance.<\/li><li>Clean your braces.\u00a0Hold      your brush at a 45-degree angle to clean around the wires and pins of your      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stavyadental.com\/orthodontics.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">braces<\/a>. Brush from the top of each wire down to the bottom. Take your time      to ensure that all plaque and debris are removed, and that you work all      the way around upper and lower teeth.<\/li><li>Brush your teeth.\u00a0Clean each tooth individually. First,      place your brush at a 45-degree angle the gum line, then apply gentle      pressure as you move in a circular motion. Do this for about 10 seconds.      Use the same brushing action on all outer and inner tooth surfaces,      tilting the brush as needed to better reach the insides of smaller front      teeth.<\/li><li>Floss once a day.\u00a0Have      your dental professional show you the\u00a0best way to floss, or follow the instructions      on the product package. You may also want to use a flossing product      designed for braces and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stavyadental.com\/orthodontics.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">orthodontic<\/a> work, like a floss threader.<\/li><li>Rinse and check your      teeth.\u00a0Rinse thoroughly with water or mouth rinse, and examine your      teeth and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stavyadental.com\/orthodontics.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">braces<\/a> in the mirror.<\/li><li>Professional      Care:\u00a0Dentist And <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stavyadental.com\/orthodontics.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Orthodontist Visits<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Visit the Orthodontist Regularly<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the time that you have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stavyadental.com\/orthodontics.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">braces<\/a> on your teeth, you will need to visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stavyadental.com\/orthodontics.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">orthodontist<\/a> regularly for adjustments to your appliance. After a routine orthodontic adjustment, you may experience some tightness or even a slight amount of pain. If this discomfort or pain does not quickly dissipate, or becomes extreme, you should consult your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stavyadental.com\/orthodontics.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">orthodontist<\/a>. Concerns about your appliances, and any problems with broken parts, should also be brought to your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stavyadental.com\/orthodontics.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">orthodontist&#8217;s<\/a> attention immediately.<br> <br> It\u2019s also important that you continue with regular visits to your general dentist while undergoing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stavyadental.com\/orthodontics.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">orthodontic treatment<\/a>. Routine checkups are necessary to spot cavities and signs of gum disease. Your dentist or hygienist may also perform frequent fluoride treatments to provide additional protection to tooth surfaces from decay while you\u2019re wearing braces.<br> <br> Your home oral care techniques will be monitored by your dental professional and changes will be recommended as necessary. As always, be sure to follow their instructions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Braces Do More Than Improve Your Smile The Basics: Brushing and Flossing Visit [&hellip;]","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":41,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6,8,4,10,9,5,7],"tags":[41,38,54,47,45,62,52,63,37,43,40,49,48,36,60,61,39,35,44,46,55,53,56,23,59,57,58,51,42],"class_list":["post-36","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-braces","category-ceramic-braces","category-dental-clinic","category-invisalign","category-lingual-braces","category-metal-braces","category-traditional-braces","tag-best-cosmetic-dentist","tag-best-dental-clinic","tag-best-dentist-in-ahmedabad","tag-best-implant-dentist","tag-braces-treatment-in-ahmedabad","tag-child-dentist-in-ahmedabad","tag-cosmetic-dentist-in-ahmedabad","tag-cosmetic-implants-dentist-best-in-ahmedabad","tag-dental-clinic","tag-dental-clinic-in-ahmedabad","tag-dental-hospital","tag-dental-hospital-in-ahmedabad","tag-dental-implants-in-ahmedabad","tag-dental-treatment","tag-dental-treatment-in-ahmedabad","tag-dentist-ahmedabad","tag-dentist-in-ahmedabad","tag-dentist-india","tag-invisible-aligners","tag-invisible-braces-in-ahmedabad","tag-laser-dentist","tag-laser-dentist-in-ahmedabad","tag-oral-surgeon-in-ahmedabad","tag-orthodontist-in-ahmedabad","tag-painless-dental-treatment-in-ahmedabad","tag-root-canal-treatment-in-ahmedabad","tag-teeth-whitening","tag-top-dentist","tag-top-dentist-in-ahmedabad"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stavyadental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stavyadental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stavyadental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stavyadental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stavyadental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=36"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.stavyadental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":236,"href":"https:\/\/www.stavyadental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36\/revisions\/236"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stavyadental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/41"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stavyadental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=36"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stavyadental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=36"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stavyadental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=36"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}