What to Expect When I Get Braces?

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• What to Expect When I Get Braces?

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• Orthodontic braces are the optimal solution for
  crooked teeth. Braces are provided by a type of
  dentist called an orthodontist, who specializes
  in this particular field of cosmetic dental
  intervention for crooked teeth. Most candidates
  for braces are usually kids ranging from 8 to 10
  years and adolescents ranging from 11-14 years of
  age.

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• The CDA suggests that starting the braces at an
  early stage of development produces the best
  results, and first-time orthodontic consultations
  can happen as early as age 7.
• Many parents choose to have their children
  consulted by an orthodontist before their teenage
  years,

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• because the end-result of braces can positively
  affect a young persons confidence and
  self-esteem. But as the CDA says, there is no
  right age to get dental braces.
• If you become a candidate for braces, expect to
  have them for a time period of 18 months to 2
  years.

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• When researching local orthodontists, also make
  sure your desired orthodontist offers braces for
  kids and adults, since many orthodontists dont
  handle both cases.
• For your first orthodontic consultation, expect
  to discuss your dental history and to have your
  teeth x-rayed.

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• This will help your orthodontist determine
  whether your case is serious enough to require
  you to wear dental braces.
• Here are three tips on how you can expect to
  maintain your braces, once you get them

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• 1. Follow your orthodontists instructions. Your
  orthodontist might give you some instructions,
  for example, such as placing rubber bands on your
  braces. Its important to follow your
  orthodontists instructions carefully to achieve
  the desired end-result of straight teeth.

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• 2. Avoid foods that can loosen or break your
  braces. While youre wearing braces, most foods
  can still be eaten with no problems. But with
  some foods, you may need to cut them into small
  bits so that it can be easily chewed.

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• Be wary of foods that can damage your braces,
  such as apples, bagels, hard-to-bite foods, chewy
  foods like caramel, chewing gums, corn on the
  cob, popcorn, nuts, etc. Foods like apples and
  corn can still be eaten, but as a precaution, cut
  the corn off the cob, and slice the apple from
  the core, before consuming.

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• 3. Remember to floss and brush. Just like your
  normal routine before having braces, you still
  need to brush and floss in order to maintain your
  dental health. However, your dental hygienic
  routine will be different with braces. When
  brushing, use a soft toothbrush to avoid damaging
  the braces.

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• Brush down from the top and up from the bottom.
  It is also recommended that you brush your teeth
  with a specially designed proxabrush or a
  Christmas tree brush, specially for braces.
  Repeat the procedure of brushing on each tooth.

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• To floss your teeth when you have braces, you
  first feed the end of a piece of floss through
  the space in between the arch wire and the upper
  portion of tooth closest to your gum area. Next,
  gently saw the floss to remove food traces and
  plaque from between your teeth.

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• Then go on to the next tooth until all your teeth
  are flossed. Itll take longer to floss than it
  did before you got braces, but be sure to floss
  regularly for your gums sake and also for your
  overall well-being.

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• Maintaining your braces will take some time and
  effort, but it will be well worth it down the
  road when youre beaming with confidence from a
  straight smile.
• Dont feel like you have to live with crooked
  teeth! Come visit your local orthodontist.
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