Each of us would like to have beautiful, healthy and straight teeth. The latter, even if you don’t, can be corrected with braces. Its purpose is to restore the correct alignment of the teeth and jaw. Wearing braces involves a change in oral care. Check out how to care for braces
There are two basic types of braces:
Regardless of the type of braces, its form promotes the development of caries. For this reason, it is very important to maintain proper hygiene while wearing it.
While wearing braces, it is best to get orthodontic toothbrushes. ch shape resembles the letter V. These toothbrushes make brushing your teeth very easy. They have shorter bristles. You can also use sonic or oscillating toothbrushes with a special tip. If you have trouble reaching any area – use a single-bristle toothbrush.
When you wear fixed braces, orthodontic wax can help you a lot. He protects the sharp parts of the braces accordingly, thus protecting your mouth. This is very important at the very beginning of wearing braces. This is when the risk of irritation is greatest. For this reason, go for a special orthodontic wax immediately after getting braces.
You should use a special toothpaste while wearing braces. It has the right consistency and helps get rid of unwanted discomforts associated with wearing braces. Most pastes have substances that are much better at protecting your teeth from plaque build-up and decay.
The decision to wear braces is not an easy one. This is because it involves a lot of cost and pain. However, it is worth the decision. Misaligned teeth and malocclusion aggravate the risk of tooth decay and oral diseases. They also often cause speech therapy problems. What’s more, such problems can significantly affect psyche and self-confidence. It’s a decision worth making, because after the difficult period of getting braces, it only gets better, and the time spent wearing them is worth seeing the results afterwards.
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