[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/www.firouzorthodontics.com\/tips-for-caring-for-your-braces\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.firouzorthodontics.com\/tips-for-caring-for-your-braces\/","headline":"Tips for Caring for Your Braces","name":"Tips for Caring for Your Braces","description":"If you are considering or just deciding to go through with getting braces for yourself or your child, there are a few things you must be prepared for. First, the fact that taking care of your teeth will be considerably more difficult once your orthodontist fits you with your braces. Food can easily get stuck […]","datePublished":"2020-10-22","dateModified":"2021-08-07","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.firouzorthodontics.com\/author\/firouz\/#Person","name":"firouz","url":"https:\/\/www.firouzorthodontics.com\/author\/firouz\/","identifier":12,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/693d50ee030f90773a30501187442c29aa158875463c4a5898df76ce7568e557?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/693d50ee030f90773a30501187442c29aa158875463c4a5898df76ce7568e557?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\/09\/firouz-favicon.png","url":"https:\/\/www.firouzorthodontics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/firouz-favicon.png","width":512,"height":512},"url":"https:\/\/www.firouzorthodontics.com\/tips-for-caring-for-your-braces\/","about":["Blog","Braces"],"wordCount":668,"keywords":["braces","Braces Care","Firouz Orthodontics"],"articleBody":"If you are considering or just deciding to go through with getting braces for yourself or your child, there are a few things you must be prepared for. First, the fact that taking care of your teeth will be considerably more difficult once your orthodontist fits you with your braces. Food can easily get stuck around the wires and braces which can lead to plaque build up or other more serious dental issues.\u00a0Neglecting your oral hygiene can lead to serious oral health problems like cavities or a root canal. It could also prolong your treatment time and no one wants that! That is why proper brace care and hygiene is something that both you and your child should be ready to accept.How To Brush & Floss With BracesKeeping your teeth clean is extra important when you have braces so that plaque and bacteria doesn\u2019t get trapped inside and around them causing cavities or other serious dental issues.\u00a0Prepare to brush. Take off elastics and any other removable parts of your orthodontic appliance.Brush\u00a0 your braces. Clean around the wires and hooks of your braces making sure to clean the whole appliance system. Take your time, make sure you brush both upper and lower arches and floss under the wires..\u00a0Brush your teeth one by one making sure to get both the inside and outside surfaces\u00a0 of the teeth.\u00a0Floss it least once a day. If you floss everyday you will not only help to keep your braces cleaner, but you will help your overall gum health.\u00a0Actually Look at your teeth and braces in the mirror. Examine them to make sure that nothing is broken or loose. If breakage occurs, call your orthodontist immediately to schedule an appointment. Until then here is some helpful information to help with brace emergencies.\u00a0By taking good care of your braces , you can help prevent damage to your teeth or the braces themselves. In addition to taking care of your dental hygiene, make sure to attend all of your Dental and Orthodontist appointments. Additionally avoid all hard sugary foods and snacks.Benefits Of Braces\u00a0Aside from poor aesthetics, improperly aligned teeth can also cause difficulties biting, chewing, and articulating clearly.\u00a0 Generally speaking, orthodontists agree that straight teeth tend to be healthier teeth.Braces offer a multitude of health and dental benefits including:Decreases the Risk of Gum Disease and Tooth Decay.Corrects Your Bite.Corrects Teeth Crowding Issues.Closes Teeth Gaps.Mends Unmatched Dental Midlines.Treats TMJ.Prevents Bone loss.Can alleviate Jaw Pain.Types of BracesTraditional braces \u2013 These braces are strong and tend not to stain the teeth.\u00a0 They are comprised of individual brackets which are cemented to each tooth and accompanied by an archwire which constantly asserts gentle pressure on the teeth.\u00a0 Traditional braces are generally metal but are also available in a clear synthetic material and \u201ctooth colored\u201d ceramic.\u00a0 The ceramic brackets are usually more cosmetic than the metal alternative, but the elastics can become discolored by coffee, wine, smoking, and certain foods.Invisalign\u00ae \u2013 Invisalign\u00ae aligners are clear trays and should be worn for the recommended amount of time each day for the quickest results.. \u00a0Invisalign\u00ae aligners are more comfortable and less protrusive than traditional braces but can be more costly.\u00a0 Not all patients are candidates for Invisalign\u00ae, although more and more patients are.Lingual braces \u2013 These appliances are usually metal and fixed on the lingual side of the teeth, therefore cannot be seen when a patient smiles.\u00a0 Lingual braces tend to be moderately expensive and can interfere with normal speech.If you have any questions about orthodontic braces, or adult braces, or Invisalign, please contact our office. We have been voted as the best Orthodontist for Invisalign and braces in West Los Angeles, Please check our five star Yelp and google reviews. (310) 447-5790 Now performing Virtual Consults!Contact Firouz Orthodontics in West Los Angeles\ud83d\udcbb https:\/\/www.firouzorthodontics.com\/\ud83d\udccd 11645 Wilshire Blvd. #1060, Los Angeles, CA 90025\ud83d\udcf1 310-447-5790\ud83d\udce7 info@firouzorthodontics.comInstagram: @firouzortho Facebook: @Firouz Orthodontics"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Tips for Caring for Your Braces","item":"https:\/\/www.firouzorthodontics.com\/tips-for-caring-for-your-braces\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]