Do’s and Don’ts in Orthodontic Care

Patients under orthodontic treatment face difficulty in cleaning their teeth. Negligence leads to plaque formation, which is the cause of Gum disease, white spot lesions, and cavities. Twice a day brushing is not enough for braces wearers. Your dentist may suggest a soft electric toothbrush sometimes. Care should be taken white taking foods. Hard and sticky foods are avoidable. Say no to nuts till the end of the treatment. Follow your dentist's instructions carefully for the desired success of your treatment.

Some Do's and Don'ts to take care of your braces

	Brush after every meal with your dentist prescribed toothpaste.		Avoid playing with your braces.
	Use an interdental brush for cleaning in between brackets and under the wire.		Avoid eating sugary, sticky or hard foods.
	Rinse with 15ml mouthwash or as directed by your dentist.		Don't engage in sports like boxing & wrestling etc.
	Use wax if your brace is rubbing against the inside of your cheeks or lips.		Don't hold braces by the wires or bend them.
	Contact the Orthodontist if you lose or break your braces		Don't leave your braces broken

Jerush dental and facial corrective Centre is one of the leading providers of orthodontic care, since 2002. Manalikkarai, Kumarakovil, Moolachal are the nearest places of Jerush dental and facial corrective centre, Thuckalay, Kanyakumari District, Tamilnadu. Our Chennai unit is at Sashtrinagar, Near, State Bank of India, Adyar.