{"id":186,"date":"2019-06-29T05:32:40","date_gmt":"2019-06-29T05:32:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bestorthodontistbracespune.in\/DeccanDentalBlog\/?p=186"},"modified":"2019-07-19T05:28:20","modified_gmt":"2019-07-19T05:28:20","slug":"here-are-some-simple-steps-for-keeping-your-teeth-gums-and-braces-in-great-shape-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bestorthodontistbracespune.in\/DeccanDentalBlog\/2019\/06\/29\/here-are-some-simple-steps-for-keeping-your-teeth-gums-and-braces-in-great-shape-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Here are some simple steps for keeping your teeth, gums and braces in great shape"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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  1. If your orthodontist has fitted you with elastics, remove them before\nbrushing.<\/li>
  2. Using fluoride toothpaste and a small soft toothbrush, place your brush\nat an angle of 45 degrees against the gums. Gently brush along the gum line\nwhere the gums and teeth meet, using a small circular motion on each tooth.<\/li>
  3. Spend about 10 seconds on each tooth before moving onto the next tooth,\nbrushing in a set pattern so that you don\u2019t miss any teeth.<\/li>
  4. Gently brush the braces. Press your toothbrush firmly enough so that the\nbristles spread into the gaps between the wire and the tooth. Brush in and\naround all of the brackets and wires. Ensure that you brush under the wires. A\npower brush may be helpful.<\/li>
  5. Brush both the inside and the outside surfaces of your teeth using a\ngentle circular motion on each tooth.<\/li>
  6. For the chewing surfaces, use a firm back and forth motion.<\/li>
  7. Spit out excess paste then closely inspect your teeth and braces in the\nmirror to check that they are clean & shiny.<\/li>
  8. Don\u2019t forget to replace your elastics.<\/li>
  9. Twice brushing daily.<\/li>
  10. Braces friendly diet and habits<\/strong><\/li>
  11. There are certain foods that can\nloosen, break or bend wires and bands when you are wearing braces. Avoid hard\nfoods such as nuts and hard biscuits. Foods such as apples and carrots should\nbe grated or chopped into small pieces before eating to reduce the stress on\nyour braces. Avoid sticky foods such as caramels, toffees, muesli or fruit\nbars. No chewing gum!<\/li>
  12. Gargle after every meal.<\/li>
  13. Habits such as nail biting, unnatural\ntongue thrusting, pencil chewing and nervous picking at your wires can also\nbreak braces. Be aware of these and make an effort to stop them.<\/li>
  14. Remember that damaged braces mean\nextra appointments, inconvenience and extended treatment time<\/li><\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    If your orthodontist has fitted you with elastics, remove them before brushing. Using fluoride toothpaste and a small soft toothbrush, place your brush at an angle of 45 degrees against the gums. Gently brush along the gum line where the gums and teeth meet, using a small circular motion on each tooth. Spend about 10 … <\/p>\n

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