Getting braces can be a little intimidating, especially if you’re worried about how long the process will take. If you take good care of your braces and teeth throughout the process, it will go as quickly as your orthodontist expected. Here are a few tips that will help you to make sure your treatment time for braces isn’t extended.
Follow Your Orthodontist’s Instructions
First of all, it is important to follow your orthodontist’s instructions for the treatment and cleaning of your teeth. For example, your orthodontist might have some instructions with bands that you should keep on your teeth when you’re not eating. You’ll also likely be instructed to brush and floss your teeth daily. You can use a water pick for additional help. So, even though it might be a little bit trickier to clean your teeth while you have braces on, it is even more important to follow your orthodontist’s instructions. This will keep your teeth healthy and clean.
Be Careful What You Eat
Next, you should also be careful what you eat to take good care of your braces. Some foods are more likely to break or damage your braces. This can extend the time that will be required to have your braces. Foods that are hard, sticky, and crunch can cause problems for your braces. Softer foods such as steamed veggies, fruits, lean meats, and yogurt can be a lot easier to handle. So, make sure that you talk to your orthodontist to learn which foods you should be avoiding.
Visit Your Orthodontist Regularly
Also, make sure that you are visiting your orthodontist regularly. As you go through the process of having braces, the needs and conditions of your teeth can change quickly. So, it is important to go to your regular orthodontist visits so your orthodontist can adjust your braces to help your teeth to grow straight and strong. Skipping or avoiding your appointments will only make your braces process longer.
So, if you’re going to have braces put on in the coming months (or if you already have braces) remember these tips to help your braces treatment go smoothly. If you follow your orthodontist’s instructions, be careful of what you eat, and visit your orthodontist regularly, your treatment time won’t be extended. This will help you to achieve straight, beautiful teeth in a timely manner without delays.
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