Braces are one of the most common treatments that people receive to improve their oral health. When you get braces, there are a few things that you should do to keep up with your care. Let’s take a look at what you should know before braces.
The first thing that you should know is that brushing your teeth will take a little bit more work. With brackets on each of your teeth, you will have to make sure that you are brushing all around them. Flossing is a similar process. There are special kinds of floss that are hard on one end so that you can loop it through the brackets. A Waterpik is a popular tool that is used in the place of flossing. It uses water to clean in between each tooth similar to how floss works.
If you play a lot of sports, it is a good idea to get a mouth guard. You may need to talk to your orthodontist about getting one specially made. A mouth guard is important because if you get hit in the mouth the brackets might cause damage to your lips and gums. If you’re going to purchase one on your own, do some research online to see the available options.
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