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Some people who get braces in middle school are still wearing them at their high school graduation!\u00a0 Though everyone is different, and so will have to wear braces for a certain amount of time, it is certainly true that […]","datePublished":"2022-08-04","dateModified":"2022-10-04","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\/ways-to-shorten-your-braces-timeline\/","about":["Blog","Braces"],"wordCount":542,"keywords":["Shorten Your Braces Timeline"],"articleBody":"Everyone knows at least someone who had braces on for way longer than was initially expected. Some people who get braces in middle school are still wearing them at their high school graduation!\u00a0Though everyone is different, and so will have to wear braces for a certain amount of time, it is certainly true that there are many things you can do to cut down on the amount of time you will spend wearing braces.\u00a0Like many things in dental care, the following tips require prudence, consistency, and self-responsibility for a successful implementation. Also, just because you follow this advice does not necessarily mean that you will have your braces off in your senior-year photo. As we said above, everyone is different, and so everyone\u2019s braces timeline will be unique.\u00a0Practice Good Oral HygieneThis one may seem obvious, but there are some patients who inconsistently brush, or rarely\u2014sometimes never\u2014floss on their own. (Let us remind you that there are indeed braces-friendly flossing products and methods).\u00a0Brushing twice a day and flossing daily can be a great way to shorten your braces timeline, so be sure to remember the basics!\u00a0Watch What You EatFor many, the biggest letdown of getting braces is having to give up some well-loved foods. Most of these are snack foods such as popcorn and hard candy.\u00a0Also, gum can be damaging to braces, so be willing to give up gum if you wish to get your braces off sooner than later.\u00a0Here is a short list to memorize: Hard, sticky, crunchy.\u00a0If you encounter any foods that can be described as such, then you are best off avoiding them, and going for something softer.\u00a0Ultimately, the goal here is to keep you from damaging your braces, which can set you back a little bit in your progress.\u00a0Do not get too upset if you end up breaking a bracket, however, as it does happen from time to time. So long as you deal with it swiftly by making an appointment with us, you will be just fine.\u00a0Keep Up With Your Appointments and Follow the Specialists\u2019 AdviceSince we already mentioned it, be sure that you are keeping up with your appointments and following our instructions.\u00a0With each appointment, our team will get a precise understanding of just where you are in your progress, and what can be done to get your treatment done as soon as possible.\u00a0You do not want to miss an appointment where we may tighten your braces, which is always uncomfortable but comes with the benefit of ending your treatment on time.\u00a0Do Not Neglect Your \u201cHomework\u201dSometimes, we give our patients things like retainers or even headgear, which, though uncomfortable and unfashionable, will ultimately get you the smile you deserve on the schedule we have set out for you.\u00a0The fact of the matter is that a braces timeline involves more than just getting the braces on and then waiting for a perfect smile; there are many steps along the way that are necessary for making that smile a reality.\u00a0Shorten Your Braces Timeline with Firouz OrthodonticsWant to make sure your braces timeline is short and effective? Then schedule an appointment with Firouz Orthodontics today!\u00a0 "},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Ways to Shorten Your Braces Timeline","item":"https:\/\/www.firouzorthodontics.com\/ways-to-shorten-your-braces-timeline\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]