The holidays are all about merriment, good food, the joy of meeting our loved ones and the opportunity to enjoy delicious food. However, for people wearing braces, enjoying food can be quite challenging – the brackets and wires installed on the teeth impose restrictions regarding the consistency and the composition of the foods that can be consumed and they require the brace wearer to follow a very rigorous cleaning regimen as well. Here is how to take good care of your braces during the holidays:
- Pay attention to what you eat – chewy and sticky foods, such as chewing gum, gummy candies or caramel, foods that need to be bitten into, such as certain special pastry products are best avoided to make sure that the braces, the teeth and the gums stay safe and healthy. Foods that contain too much sugar should also be avoided;
- Cleaning tips – maintaining a rigorous routine of oral health is also essential. Clean your teeth after each meal, paying special attention to the areas where the wires and the brackets meet the enamel on the teeth. Use mouthwash to make sure that all the bacteria and food residues are safely removed from your oral cavity. If need be schedule an appointment at your local orthodontist Lakewood has right after the Holidays to keep your smile bright and clean.
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