Do Getting Braces Hurt?

Normally wearing a brace is a safe procedure. But sometime it can be a risk. Brace pain is a normal thing. But when it increases day by day it will be a risk for you. There for its better for you to know about the risks of wearing a brace.

         

Braces risks can categorize in to two parts as short-term risks and as long-term risks. So, at first, let’s find out about the short-term risks.

Short-term risks 

According to the dentists you should brush your teeth at least two times per day. Otherwise you will infect with bacteria and they will damage to your teeth.

When it comes to braces, braces create some small spaces around your teeth and food particles can trap in those places. This affects to your teeth enamel surface and it loss minerals of your teeth and creates permanent damages to your teeth.

Also, this use to make gum disease too. 

Ok, lets jump in to the long-term risks. 

Long-term risks 

You should always follow instructions of your orthodontist. Otherwise you have to face problems after removal of your brace. Loss of correction can be occurring. After you remove your braces you have to wear device call retainer and then it can loss the correction you gained from the brace.  

While the time of brace wearing time, sometimes it can damage to your teeth.  

We discussed about the risks of the braces. There should be a way to reduce and avoid these risks. Let’s find out.


Ways of reducing the damage 

To reduce the damage, you have to follow these instructions.

1. Normally after every meal you should brush your teeth carefully. You should use fluoride toothpaste. And you should use a soft tooth brush. If you unable to brush your teeth after a every meal, you can rinse your mouth out with water or salt water. 
2. You should use a fluoride rinse. And it should be recommended by the orthodontist.
3. What to Eat When You First Get Braces?  This a very common question. You should cut down on starchy foods. And also you have to be careful about sugary food. Sugary food supplies a proper environment to the bacteria to develop. You should avoid sticky food like chewing gum and chewy candies. These foods can pull off your brackets, wires and bands. You should avoid the hard foods like rough meat, hard candies, rough fruits and popcorn. These foods can break your braces.
4. You can use a small mirror and by using it you can check your teeth and can make sure that they are clean or not.
5. Visit your dentist recently for checkups and follow there instructions to keep your teeth healthy. Don’t miss your appointments.
6. According to the orthodontist’s recommendations, you should use a soft and flexible tooth brush to clean your braces and wires. Always try to keep clean your mouth and the braces. Don’t put any unnecessary pressure on your braces.