dos and donts for braces ...?!
Question: Dos and donts for braces ...?
ok, i just got braces the other day... i think i got the gist of the whole thing, my mouth is a little sore, but nothing thats a big deal. i know no sticky or chewy foods... i was told no chips by my ortho... no gum, ect... i am flossing them, brushing after every meal ( def gonna lose a few lbs ! haha) im using act restoring mouth wash, and have my little kit for school so i can brush after lunch...im using the wax, and taking good care of them so far, im using the little brush for cleaning ea. individual tooth and around the brackets, ect... is there anythin else i should do, or know ? any opinions are appreciated (:
Answers:
want to avoid things that can stain your teeth like coffee, tea, soda, etc.... because where you brackets are, you will get ugly white spots.
no soda
things that like get into the braces like hamburgers and stuff.
that's about it