When you wear braces, you must care for the devices properly to avoid damaging the brackets or wires. If you don’t care for your braces, then a dislodged bracket or broken wire is an inconvenience, but it will also disrupt your treatment plan. The way that you will take care of your braces can vary, depending on the type of materials that are in the items. The most common type of braces are made from metal, but today, there are also sets that have ceramic brackets and aligners made of plastic. When braces are placed on your teeth, our orthodontist will explain the proper cleaning techniques. Following your orthodontist’s guidelines for the care of your braces can prevent problems from bad breath, gum disease and tooth decay.
Follow Your Recommended Daily Hygiene Plan
To keep your braces clean and remove food particles from your teeth and gums, you should brush your teeth for two minutes following every meal. We recommend that you use a small-headed, soft-bristled toothbrush to avoid damaging the brackets or wires. Small, gentle, circular motions on the outside and inside surfaces of your teeth will ensure thorough cleaning, keeping in mind to angle the toothbrush at a 45-degree angle from the gumline.
Flossing your teeth is also essential, and you should do this after every meal as well. It is advised that you use a special orthodontic floss or floss threader to move the thread behind each wire. Rope the ends of the floss around you index fingers, taking care to leave a few inches of floss between. Carefully slip the thread between each pair of teeth with a gentle back-and-forth motion, flossing the side of each tooth down to the gum line to eliminate food particles and plaque.
Make Sure to Follow a Proper Dietary Plan
With braces your teeth an easily take a on a extensive variety of foods, but there are some selections you must avoid to protect from damage. Some of the foods to be eschewed include hard or sticky items such as caramel candy, taffy, and lollipops, as well as hard foods and options that requiring you bite into them (e.g. corn on the cob, carrots, apples, etc.)
For more information on how to care for your braces, we invite you to reach out and make an appointment at Central Texas Orthodontics! At our convenient location in Austin, TX, our dedicated staff of caring professionals will be happy to explain the best ways to maintain your oral health, answer any questions you may have, and help to give you a grin you love to bare. Contact us today to book your consultation!
Excellent service and treatment!
by Lisa
Category: orthodontistWe have been seeing Dr. St. Loius at Central Texas Orthodontics for a couple kids now over several years. Everytime we walk in for an appointment, we are greeted warmly and promptly taken back. The office is easy to get to and always runs on time, we have never had to wait to be seen, which is remarkable for a medical/dental office! The payment options were also fair and easy to understand. And the follow up, even after those braces come off, has been stellar! Retainers get lost or chewed up sometimes (ugg!), but a quick text into the office and we were able to drop off the original molds and have new ones made very quickly. Everyone who works at this office truly cares, and you can tell they all enjoy where they work, which is really wonderful to see. I cannot speak highly enough of this office, the staff, the care, and ESPECIALLY the after care and protecting our investment.
Austin’s Best Orthodontics!
by Robin Petmecky
Category: orthodontistDr. St. Louis and his staff are exceptional! Their professional, friendly and caring manner stand out every time I have an appointment. They are always very positive during my visits and make me feel like I’m part of their family. I never have to wait to be seen and I’m usually out in a minimal amount of time. I had my last orthodontic visit recently and they invited me to stop in anytime, just to say hello. I highly recommend Central Texas Orthodontics to anyone needing their services. They are truly the BEST!
FANTASTIC GROUP!
by Melissa Moore Yacono
Category: orthodontistI love this office and the lovely, happy, warm staff!! Every one of the staff is kind and friendly! The vibe of the office is uplifting, relaxing, and Austin-y. Love it. The plants make it pleasant. Everything is so clean! What a refreshing visit and thank you so much for the stellar customer service.
Simply the Best!
by Christine Laux
Category: orthodontistDr. B. and his team are fantastic: Everyone just truly cares! They are knowledgeable and super helpful, always happy to consult. I recommend CTO not only for children and teens, but for adults as well! My two teenage daughters got their braces and I got my Invisalign. Dr. B. took his time to go over all our treatment plans and make adjustments. The communication is seamless and very responsive. All team members are wonderful - my special shoutout goes to Beatrice and Christen though: Those two lovely ladies go above and beyond with everything they do! Thanks to y’alls fabulous care our teeth are all straight now!
Awesome Experience
by Norma Constancio
Category: orthodontistDr. St. Louis and his staff were wonderful! From their friendly staff, nice office environment and Dr. St. Louis always willing to answer my questions. I would 100% recommend Central Texas Orthodontics to anyone.
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