Everyone knows oral hygiene is important but keeping good oral hygiene while in braces can be quite difficult. The biggest struggle is plaque! Plaque is caused by the sugars in food-producing acids which can discolor teeth and make gums irritable.
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The Importance of Wearing Your Elastics
Wearing rubber bands is a critical part of your Orthodontic treatment. If it wasnโt, the doctor would not be asking you to wear them 24 hours of the day. Listed below are a few major reasons you need to wear your bands.
Best and Worst Valentines Sweets for Braces
Unfortunately, some sweets are just not good to indulge in for mouths with braces. Here are a few of the worst sweets and candies for people with braces.
Safe Foods for Braces
Having braces will not only give you a better appearance, but will help prevent tooth decay and other oral hygiene problems in the future. There are certain foods that are better suited for people who have braces or other orthodontic appliances.