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Have you ever thought of straightening or aligning your teeth? Ever wondered what exactly braces is all about? And why do people endure the pain and struggle of wearing braces? Does it just make you look good or is there more to braces than just…
It’s important to keep teeth healthy and strong during braces, to avoid them from decay and have multiple cavities, or poor gum health on the day your braces are removed.
Below are just a few tips to follow by:
Right Food Choices
It would be preferable to avoid acidic foods and hard foods.
This is because acidic foods wear down the tooth outer layer over time, and hard foods can damage the apparatus of the braces.
Examples:
Acidic foods- Pineapple, soft drinks, vinegar
Hard foods- Nuts, ice-chewing habit
Sticky foods like chewing gum should be avoided too.
Oral Routine at Home
Regular Check ups
It is still important to make sure teeth are still clean and healthy. Scaling appointment every six months is advisable.
I hope these few tips have been helpful.
Stay happy with your braces!
Cheers,
Dr Tan Swee Ling
tansweeling@story.drfauziah.com