At Texas Orthodontics, we want to make you smile, but have you ever wondered what makes your orthodontic staff smile?
Wearing
your retainer-After your braces are removed, it is critical that you wear
your retainer. Teeth have a “memory” and will slowly transition back to how
they were. You spend good money on those pearly whites, let’s make sure they
stay that way.
Flossing-Flossing
should be done every day, braces or no braces. Flossing prevents cavities
between teeth, bad breath and plaque buildup between teeth.
Not eating
hard foods-Eating hard foods can cause your brackets to pop off, which
means another trip to the orthodontist for you! Although, we do enjoy your
visits, we know y’all have busy schedules and that arranging an unexpected appointment
can be a hassle.
Brushing
with an interdental toothbrush-While brushing with a normal toothbrush is
great, it is even better when you can clean around your wires and braces, with
an interdental (between the teeth) brush. Doing this helps maintain healthy teeth and gums, which is
especially important when you have braces.
Using an
antibacterial mouthwash-Using an antibacterial mouthwash reduces
inflammation to your gums and cheeks and also helps prevent infection and bad
breath.
Those are a few of our favorite
things!
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