LET YOUR ORTHODONTIST TAKE CARE OF YOUR TEETH
Always make sure you have good oral health when you wear braces or orthodontic shells. If you want beautiful teeth, your lifestyle must be ideal and conducive to your teeth development and improvement. For example, after a meal, your braces are likely to retain pieces of food. Dre Nathalie Beaulne Orthodontiste would like to advise you on how to maintain your oral health in Terrebonne and its surroundings.
Call us for more information or advice from your Terrebonne orthodontist.
WHAT IS THE MAINTENANCE OF ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT APPLIANCES?
To ensure proper maintenance of your braces or shells:
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Choose the right toothpaste, floss and mouthwash to clean your braces or shells
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Brush your teeth to remove debris from food and drink intake
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Floss at least once a day to ensure your appliances are clean
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Use an oral irrigator to properly clean your teeth and braces
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Choose your diet carefully to ensure that your braces are well maintained and effective
MORE TIPS AND TRICKS
Anyone wearing braces or a shell should avoid excessive snacking and strive for a healthy, balanced diet. Foods to avoid with braces include:
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Chewy foods such as lollipops and licorice
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Crunchy foods like chips and popcorn
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Sticky foods like caramel, bubble gum and snickers
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Hard foods like nuts and pretzels
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Foods that you have to bite down on, like whole apples, raw carrots and corn on the cob
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Sweet foods such as lollipops, boiled candy
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Sweetened drinks such as fruit juices, syrups, soft drinks and energy drinks
