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Special floss threaders are available to make flossing easier. Also if you have the glue on braces (unlike the wrap around, you just glue the brace on) the wire connecting the braces are in the way of flossing. So you have to use your floss and thread it into the wire and floss. (it's hard to floss the back ones) :(
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What care regimen should be adhered to by those wearing braces?
Teeth should be brushed immediately after eating sweet foods.
How do you floss with spacers?
With spacers, you can floss normally, but defonatly DO NOT floss between the teeth that you have spacers in , because they will be fulled out and then you will have to get them replaced again. Just wait until they have been taken out to floss between those teeth.
What is the best way to clean the area of your teeth the is behind the wire when you have braces?
To clean behind the wire on your braces you can get floss and pull it behind the wire then move it back and forth to get the food. Also i heard of a toothpick type thing you can buy that can get behind there, you can look into it and see if you can buy one of those but the floss is a good idea considering you probably already have some at home.
What should you need to buy in order to take care of your braces?
Here is a list of the items my dentist has recommended I use for my newly installed braces. 1.) floss with threaders so you can get it between braces and teeth. 2.)wax to put between any braces that rub your gums and cheeks. 3.) a good toothbrush and paste of your choosing, an electric brush does the best job. 4.) having dentek easy brush cleaners with you when away from home is good for removing food until you can get to a brush and floss. 5.) my dentist also has me use flouride mouth wash every other day. Hope this helps!
What is Brytonpick?
BrytonPick is a discreet, string-free and reusable interdental cleaner. It can be recognized by it's distinctive boomerang shape, colored plastic holder and flexible 'thin as floss' stainless steel cleaning edges that effortlessly slide between teeth. BrytonPick is packaged and stored in a credit card size carry pouch for hygienic and convenient on-the-go oral care maintenance. It is also an easy to use instrument for people that are unable to floss and great for those wearing braces.
Your daughter is 10yrs old can she have braces fitted even though she has milk teeth still?
Yes, children who are younger than 10 have braces. They work around the milk teeth and wait for them to come out to straighten those permanent teeth.
Does the dentist put braces on every tooth?
It depends on how crooked your teeth are. If only a few are misaligned, he will probably only put braces on those ones.
What do dentists do when you get braces and you still have baby teeth?
Braces on baby teeth can be used to make room for incoming teeth if there isn't enough room naturally. Sometimes a kid will not have certain baby teeth or will lose them earlier than normal and the space will close, and braces or extractions may be necessary to make room for the permanent teeth
Is brushing your teeth once after each time you eat and flossing once every day a good routine while you have braces?
Yes, otherwise bits of food grow bacteria that rot your teeth and sugar rots your teeth. You can also get yellow marks on your teeth where your braces have been. The braces process is quicker if you have clean teeth, so it costs less if you're on a month to month plan. If you don't brush your teeth you can get bad breath, and people telling you, you have bits of food in your braces.
What are those things in the back of your braces?
Usually on the back braces on your teeth, as well as some on the front, there are little hooks. These hooks are used to loop the rubber bands around when the teeth need pulled in another direction to straighten them out.
Can you wear a retainer even if you have false teeth?
They would not look normal or natural, and they would cause more problems than they would solve.You may be self conscious about wearing orthodontic braces, but I can assure you they are not nearly as unattractive as you think they are. Besides that, part of the goal is to give you a beautiful attractive smile when it is all done. The several months that you will be wearing the braces may seem like forever right now, but the time is very short compared to the lifetime of a beautiful smile you will enjoy.A lot of people would gladly put up with wearing braces to ultimately have an attractive smile, but it is not an option for them. Many times they simply do not have the money to pay for them. You on the other hand, have the opportunity to improve your smile for the rest of your life. Rather than feeling you HAVE TO wear braces, remember all those other people who DON'T GET TO wear braces. Count your blessings and look forward to the day when all this pays off.
Is it necessary to floss at all?
Flossing cleans any food particles stuck between teeth. If those food particles are not cleaned, they will cause cavity between teeth and also cause your gum and bone to go away leading to gum disease.
