What should we beware of during orthodontic treatment
In the first days of the treatment, it is natural that the brackets and wires attached to the teeth irritate the inner surface of the cheek. Oral tissues will adapt to such foreign substances very easily and this will not be a problem in the following days. It is important not to eat very salty and bitter foods during the acclimatization period so that the irritated areas do not hurt.
Teeth cleaning is very important during orthodontic treatment. Although the braces make the care of the teeth partly difficult, the necessary hygiene can be easily achieved by regular brushing. Your orthodontist will explain in detail how to brush your teeth. During brushing, it is necessary to pay attention to thoroughly cleaning the area between the gums and the brackets. The ideal brushing time is 3 minutes. After brushing, the areas between the brackets should be cleaned with the interface brush. The most effective method of cleaning the lateral contact surfaces of the teeth is to use dental floss.
It is natural to have sensitivity and a feeling of movement in the teeth during treatment, especially after monthly appointments. In this case, you should not be alarmed and get information from your doctor if necessary. Hard foods can tear your braces and damage your gums. The breakage of the brackets will also disrupt the treatment, and if it happens frequently, it will even cause the treatment to be terminated. For this reason, very hard foods (nuts, meat with bones, etc.) should not be consumed during the treatment, the fruits should be eaten with the back teeth after peeling and slicing, and the seeds of stone fruits (such as olives and plums) should be removed.
The use of dental floss is also very important, both during orthodontic treatment and after treatment, in order to prevent decay at the interfaces of the teeth. Individuals who have never had orthodontic treatment should also use dental floss, because tooth brushing cannot clean the contact surfaces of the teeth. What we need to pay attention to when using dental floss is not to irritate our gums and to apply dental floss only to tooth surfaces.
The difficulties associated with orthodontic treatment are easy to get used to, and are hardly felt after the first few days of treatment. The positive change in your smile during and after the treatment will be more than worth all these difficulties.