The presence of a bracket system contributes to the accumulation of food residues,which are the main cause of caries and gum inflammation. Therefore, you will have to pay more attention to dental care than before.
you need to Brush your teeth at least twice a day. In the morning, before Breakfast and after each meal, just rinse your mouth with water. And after Breakfast and after dinner, you need to carry out a full range of teeth cleaning.
Complex cleansing of the teeth
It includes the following steps:
1. Cleaning with a toothbrush and toothpaste. It is advisable to use a special orthodontic brush with soft bristles of different lengths.
2. Cleaning brushes, super-Flossie and monopikovye brushes.
These tools should be used to clean each interdental space, paying special attention to the side teeth and areas near the gums.
Using a toothbrush and brush every day in the morning and in the evening after meals is MANDATORY!
3. Using an irrigator.
An irrigator is a device for washing the interdental spaces and massaging the gums with a powerful pulsating jet of water. They perform the final stage of teeth cleaning.
4. Professional hygiene
Even when using all of the above hygiene products, while wearing braces, a soft or dark plaque often accumulates on the teeth. Therefore, if you have equipment on your teeth, it is recommended to perform professional hygiene every 3-6 months.
Dietary restrictions.
For the duration of wearing the bracket system, you should refuse:
- sticky products (chewing gum, toffee, halva, chewable candies, toffee, dried fruits, raisins, and others);
- hard foods ( nuts, seeds, caramel, crackers, dried fruits, chocolate with nuts, and others);
- carbonated drinks ( Cola, Fanta, mineral water with gas);
- juice;
- lemon.
Hard foods ( apples, carrots, meat, etc.) can not be bitten off. It must be cut into small pieces.
Sudden temperature changes should be avoided. For example, you can't have hot coffee or ice cream.
The first 3-7 days after installing braces or replacing arches may cause discomfort and even soreness in the teeth and jaws. This may include headaches, neck pain, and chewing muscles.
in such cases, you should take Ibuprofen or Enantium. ( 1 tablet every 6-8 hours) If the pills do not help and the pain increases, contact your doctor.
