[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/www.firouzorthodontics.com\/braces-beverly-hills-ca\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.firouzorthodontics.com\/braces-beverly-hills-ca\/","headline":"Are My Braces Working?","name":"Are My Braces Working?","description":"\u00a0Dr. Maurice Firouz and the staff at Firouz Orthodontics provide their patients with the best orthodontic care near Beverly Hills, CA. They work hard to ensure that every patient is provided with the appropriate, gentle, and affordable care they need and expect to solve any orthodontic problem. \u00a0Braces are made with three basic parts: a […]","datePublished":"2017-01-25","dateModified":"2023-11-08","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.firouzorthodontics.com\/author\/presmultdev\/#Person","name":"Presmult Dev","url":"https:\/\/www.firouzorthodontics.com\/author\/presmultdev\/","identifier":8,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/a25ca89555f66f4bb0b7bc57b883b2b20be1cd6a550f41c953fc61b542362add?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/a25ca89555f66f4bb0b7bc57b883b2b20be1cd6a550f41c953fc61b542362add?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Firouz Orthodontics","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.firouzorthodontics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/logo-footer.png","url":"https:\/\/www.firouzorthodontics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/logo-footer.png","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.firouzorthodontics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/braces-beverly-hills-ca.png","url":"https:\/\/www.firouzorthodontics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/braces-beverly-hills-ca.png","height":600,"width":600},"url":"https:\/\/www.firouzorthodontics.com\/braces-beverly-hills-ca\/","about":["Braces"],"wordCount":470,"keywords":["Brentwood","CA","Santa Monica","West Los Angeles","Westwood"],"articleBody":"\u00a0Dr. Maurice Firouz and the staff at Firouz Orthodontics provide their patients with the best orthodontic care near Beverly Hills, CA. They work hard to ensure that every patient is provided with the appropriate, gentle, and affordable care they need and expect to solve any orthodontic problem.\u00a0Braces are made with three basic parts: a bracket, a bonding mechanism or band, and an archwire. These all work to help with improving the development of your teeth, bite and jaw. If you\u2019re experiencing a difference in the function of your braces, such as a loose brace or bracket, your braces may be broken and thus aren\u2019t delivering the effective treatment your teeth need. The team at\u00a0Firouz Orthodontics near Beverly Hills, CA are experts in informing and guiding patients on how to keep their braces in good working order and on track to deliver the best treatment outcome possible.What can cause harm to my braces?Hard candiesIce cubesGum, gummies, and other hard or sticky foodsInjury to the faceThere are several factors that can ultimately cause damage to your braces and prevent them from working as designed. The team at Firouz Orthodontics know that sticky substances such as gum or hard foods can cause damage to the brackets and\/or the wires of your braces. When adjusting to a newly fitted set of braces, it\u2019s important to stay proactive and keep them safe, for instance, by eating softer foods at least initially. Stay aware of what foods you\u2019re eating and what activities you are participating in. Not only will this keep your braces safe, but it will ensure your continued oral health, as well.Some signs that your braces need to be fixed.Loose or missing bracketBroken or loose wireSevere discomfort or pain in your teeth, mouth, and\/or jawWays to avoid discomfort while wearing braces.Create a diet of soft food diet (e.g., pasta, soups, mashed potatoes, yogurt, and other soft food).Rinse with warm salt water 2-to-3 times a day.Consult with your doctor and take an over-the-counter pain reliever as needed.It\u2019s normal to feel discomfort in and around your mouth while wearing braces, especially if they\u2019ve been newly fitted. This pain doesn\u2019t necessarily mean your braces are broken or ill-fitting. However, Dr. Maurice Firouz says that if you continue to experience pain in your teeth, mouth or jaw, call your orthodontist immediately.Don\u2019t wait.If you are an orthodontic patient and you think you\u2019re experiencing a problem with your braces, waiting for your next appointment with your orthodontist may do more harm than good in the progress of straightening your smile. Don\u2019t wait. Call Dr. Maurice Firouz and the team at Firouz Orthodontics near Beverly Hills, CA at: (310) 447-5790"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Are My Braces Working?","item":"https:\/\/www.firouzorthodontics.com\/braces-beverly-hills-ca\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]