{"id":39,"date":"2023-09-18T13:07:13","date_gmt":"2023-09-18T13:07:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.embraceorthodontics.in\/blogs\/?p=39"},"modified":"2025-08-17T18:42:28","modified_gmt":"2025-08-17T18:42:28","slug":"dos-and-donts-all-you-need-to-know-about-braces-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.embraceorthodontics.in\/blogs\/dos-and-donts-all-you-need-to-know-about-braces-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Do\u2019s and Don\u2019ts: All you need to know about braces care"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embraceorthodontics.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Girl-w-braces-1024x684.webp\" alt=\"Braces Do's and Dont's\" class=\"wp-image-40\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embraceorthodontics.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Girl-w-braces-1024x684.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.embraceorthodontics.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Girl-w-braces-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.embraceorthodontics.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Girl-w-braces-768x513.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.embraceorthodontics.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Girl-w-braces-1536x1025.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.embraceorthodontics.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Girl-w-braces-2048x1367.webp 2048w, https:\/\/www.embraceorthodontics.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Girl-w-braces-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-9bec76fc3a5e6816e9a23f8666a6fc3a\">Congratulations!!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\">You have taken the first step towards your smile makeover and had braces fitted. It may take a while to get used to the feel of having braces in your mouth, but pretty soon, you will forget that they are there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\">To give your braces a chance to work effectively, be sure to follow these important Dos and Don\u2019ts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Do<\/span><\/strong>&#8216;<strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">s:<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><strong>1)&nbsp;Brush your teeth more frequently<\/strong> &nbsp;\ud83e\udea5 <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\">Brush your teeth extra carefully. Proper brushing is more important than ever because food and plaque left around your braces can cause tooth decay and swollen gums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"> Brush with an orthodontic toothbrush, Proxabrush (Inter-dental brush), and fluoride toothpaste after every meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"205\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embraceorthodontics.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Brushing-with-Orthodontic-Toothbrush-1024x205.png\" alt=\"Brushing with braces \" class=\"wp-image-827\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embraceorthodontics.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Brushing-with-Orthodontic-Toothbrush-1024x205.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.embraceorthodontics.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Brushing-with-Orthodontic-Toothbrush-300x60.png 300w, https:\/\/www.embraceorthodontics.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Brushing-with-Orthodontic-Toothbrush-768x154.png 768w, https:\/\/www.embraceorthodontics.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Brushing-with-Orthodontic-Toothbrush-1536x307.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.embraceorthodontics.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Brushing-with-Orthodontic-Toothbrush-2048x410.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.embraceorthodontics.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Brushing-with-Orthodontic-Toothbrush-150x30.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xK2i3k90b_M\"><u>Brushing with an orthodontic toothbrush<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\">Move your brush in horizontal strokes. Brush over, above, and under the braces. (Refer to the above image)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"410\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embraceorthodontics.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Brushing-with-an-Inter-dental-Brush-1024x410.png\" alt=\"Inter dental brush for braces\" class=\"wp-image-828\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embraceorthodontics.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Brushing-with-an-Inter-dental-Brush-1024x410.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.embraceorthodontics.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Brushing-with-an-Inter-dental-Brush-300x120.png 300w, https:\/\/www.embraceorthodontics.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Brushing-with-an-Inter-dental-Brush-768x307.png 768w, https:\/\/www.embraceorthodontics.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Brushing-with-an-Inter-dental-Brush-1536x614.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.embraceorthodontics.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Brushing-with-an-Inter-dental-Brush-2048x819.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.embraceorthodontics.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Brushing-with-an-Inter-dental-Brush-150x60.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=g4stPSlGP2k&amp;list=PLrfyldF5DO73NRczBrC1ju_55bjPFGCGQ&amp;index=1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Brushing with an Interdental\/Proxa Brush<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\">Use an interdental brush to remove plaque and food debris stuck between two teeth and around the braces. Make sure you brush all the surfaces of the brackets and teeth. (Refer to the above image)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><strong>2) Use Fluoride mouthwash<\/strong> \ud83c\udf00<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\">There are higher chances of food accumulation while you are wearing braces, which may lead to tooth decay if proper care isn\u2019t taken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\">Use fluoridated mouthwash at least once a day to protect your enamel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><strong>3) Relief Wax<\/strong> \ud83e\uddca<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\">Apply relief wax over the sharp\/pokey wires to overcome any discomfort. Report Breakages (if, any).&nbsp;Even if you are careful with your braces, they may occasionally break or become loose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\">It is important to make an appointment to get them fixed as soon as you can, so your treatment stays on track.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=t1iyOZx1mVQ&amp;list=PLrfyldF5DO73NRczBrC1ju_55bjPFGCGQ&amp;index=5\"><u>How to apply wax?<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><strong>4) Wear Elastics and Retainers as directed by your orthodontist<\/strong> \ud83e\uddd1\u200d\u2695\ufe0f<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><strong>5) Keep your appointments and arrive on time<\/strong> \ud83d\udcc5<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">For timely completion of the treatment, it is absolutely mandatory to keep with the appointment schedule. Your Orthodontist might call you once in 4 to 6 weeks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Don&#8217;ts:<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\">Avoid these 5 things to sail through your braces journey smoothly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><strong>1) Hard \/ Crunchy and sticky food items<\/strong> \ud83c\udf6d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\">Candies, Toffees (especially Eclairs), Thin crust pizzas, Popcorn, Nachos, Nuts, Hard Breads, Chikki, etc. Don\u2019t gnaw meat on the bone or corn on the cob.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"205\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embraceorthodontics.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Hard-Food-items-to-Avoid-1024x205.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-829\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embraceorthodontics.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Hard-Food-items-to-Avoid-1024x205.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.embraceorthodontics.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Hard-Food-items-to-Avoid-300x60.png 300w, https:\/\/www.embraceorthodontics.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Hard-Food-items-to-Avoid-768x154.png 768w, https:\/\/www.embraceorthodontics.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Hard-Food-items-to-Avoid-1536x307.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.embraceorthodontics.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Hard-Food-items-to-Avoid-2048x410.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.embraceorthodontics.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Hard-Food-items-to-Avoid-150x30.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><strong>2) Biting into whole fruits and vegetables:<\/strong>&nbsp;You can have small pieces on the back teeth \ud83c\udf4e<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><strong>3) Biting on foreign objects<\/strong>&nbsp;like pens, pencils, and fingernails \u270f\ufe0f<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><strong>4) Chewing on Ice<\/strong> \ud83e\uddca<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><strong>5) Carbonated Drinks<\/strong> \ud83e\udd64<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\">Energy drinks, and flavored milk drinks as they are high in sugar and acids and cling around your braces and cause cavities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-9407df7102aaf992be23162db8d893ac\">Emergency? \ud83d\udcf2<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\">We are just a phone call away. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.embraceorthodontics.in\/contact.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.embraceorthodontics.in\/contact.html\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Contact us <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">Smile Tip \ud83c\udf08<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><em>The better you care for your braces, the faster and smoother your smile makeover will be!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Congratulations!! 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