How Effective are Braces for Adults? 0
Are braces just for kids? I’m an adult, will they even work now that I’m older?
The answer is no and yes. Braces can be worn and will work on most teeth, no matter what your age. Read on in this blog to learn about the types of braces available and how effective they are.
Everything You need to Know about Retainers 0
So let’s say you’ve had your braces on for 2 years, and they’re finally coming off. You’re super excited to have perfect, straight teeth and you can’t wait to show them all off to all your friends. The only problem is, they might not stay like forever as they can move with age. But, thanks to retainers, you can actually keep them straighter for longer.
Why is chocolate a safe treat for those with braces? 0
Generally, chocolate is a safer treat for those that have braces as it is consumed in one go, a bag of jelly sweets tends to be consumed over a period of time. Jelly sweets are sticky in nature and often coated in sugar, this then traps around the orthodontic appliance and is tricky to remove. With eating the jelly sweets over a period of time it doesn’t allow the teeth to recover in between a meal or snack. As a rule, we would like our teeth to be exposed to 3 acid attacks per day. An acid attack occurs when we eat or drink something. Drinking water or tea/coffee with no added sugar is a good way to stay hydrated so are not to be included within the amount of acid attacks but, snacking and a drink of fruit juice or a carbonated drink would be.
Three Tips For Looking After Your Brace This Christmas 0
Manage what you eat
Mince pies are traditional naughties for this time of year. However they are quite sticky in structure and can stick to your teeth and under your braces. Perhaps swap them for a shortbread biscuit but be mindful they aren’t too hard otherwise you risk breaking your orthodontic appliance.
Naughty or Nice? Do’s and Don’ts when wearing braces this Christmas 0
Now that you have started your orthodontic treatment, caring for your teeth and appliances is vital to ensure the smooth running of your treatment. The temptations over the festive period are widely available from an extra mince pie to your favourite tipple. All can affect the different types of appliances you are wearing.
