While it’s true that choosing to follow your orthodontist’s recommendation to get Braces North Lauderdale means you are taking the first step towards achieving optimum dental health, it’s not the only thing you need to do. When wearing this dental appliance, you have to take a good look at your dental habits and practices because if you won’t change your ways, you are only wasting money paying for your braces since it won’t take long before it breaks off and becomes useless and by that time, your orthodontist will likely charge you more to have a new one made.
Teeth grinding is a subconscious response to stress. Unfortunately, this habit can damage your teeth. What’s the point of having perfectly aligned teeth (thanks to braces) when they are damaged and worn? If you notice that you grind or clench your teeth occasionally, you should see your orthodontist. He or she may recommend you wear a guard to keep you from grinding your teeth.
Some patients don’t report to their orthodontist or omit important pieces of information for fear that their orthodontist might reprimand them. Don’t worry if you broke a wire or if a bracket broke or got dislodged because your orthodontist knows these things happen, you just have to inform them when it does so he or she can fix it for you. If you feel pain or if you lost a bracket or if your wire got dislodged, call your orthodontist right away.
With or without braces, you should as much as possible, avoid drinking sugary and carbonated drinks like soda. The carbonation, the acid on top of the sugar can destroy the glue that keeps your brackets attached to your teeth. And since it’s loaded with sugar, it will be easy for bacteria and sugar to cling under the bracket and cause your teeth to slowly decay and form a cavity.
Avoid these things so your Braces North Lauderdale will be a success and you’ll get to enjoy the final outcome. At TLC Dental & Orthodontics, are committed to enhancing the quality of life while restoring self-assurance, rebuilding confident smiles, and encouraging both dental and medical wellness. Call us today for an appointment.
