{"id":158,"date":"2018-09-18T21:49:08","date_gmt":"2018-09-18T21:49:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bearcreekfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=158"},"modified":"2018-10-01T15:17:13","modified_gmt":"2018-10-01T15:17:13","slug":"how-take-care-braces-in-pleasant-grove","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bearcreekfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/2018\/09\/18\/how-take-care-braces-in-pleasant-grove\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Take Care of Your Braces in Pleasant Grove"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"AGetting used to braces can be difficult at first, but once they come off, you\u2019ll realize how much it was worth the wait. Having a perfectly straight smile doesn\u2019t only improve your self-confidence, but your oral health as well. Oral hygiene will be far easier and you\u2019ll feel so proud to show it off to friends and family!<\/p>\n

Before you can though, you\u2019ll need to consider these essential tips to maintain your oral health. To learn what to practice and what to avoid after receiving braces in Pleasant Grove<\/a>, keep reading!<\/p>\n

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How to Maintain Your Oral Health<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s a common problem for people to finish their braces treatment only to see that their teeth have become stained after the fact. This is because they didn\u2019t take the time to reach all the cracks and crevices in their metal hardware, nor use the right tools.<\/p>\n

Start by removing any elastics you\u2019re currently wearing. Begin by brushing the wires and pins in your braces, moving from top to bottom and all the way around the upper and lower teeth. Focus on each tooth individually, making sure your bristles reach the parts covered by the brackets. Dedicate at least two minutes to this, allowing about 30 seconds to each of the four quadrants of your mouth.<\/p>\n

When flossing, make sure to use waxed or monofilament floss to avoid tearing. After removing about 18 inches worth of floss, thread it carefully underneath the main archwire before passing it between two teeth. Gently pull it back and forth to remove plaque and food debris. If flossing is too difficult, consider purchasing a water pick to remove food debris that way.<\/p>\n

Foods and Beverages to Avoid<\/h2>\n

While there are many foods you can eat with braces, there are also several foods and beverages you\u2019ll want to consider reducing or cutting out completely as you undergo treatment.<\/p>\n

Foods to avoid due to their ability to get stuck in or damage metal hardware include:<\/p>\n