Fixed braces at Carew Dental are the most discreet they can be! Tooth-coloured ceramic brackets with tooth-coloured wires mean that you straighten your teeth without most people even noticing! Typical treatments take 3 to 9 months, with phenomenal results!
Schedule your routine dental care or a FREE pre-clinical consultation and start your smile makeover today!
It is easy to become fed up in the first few days of treatment. Your teeth and face might feel achy from the pressure, your cheeks sore, and you won’t feel comfortable biting and chewing. DON’T worry, everything will settle very quickly!
Here are a few tips to make the first days a little easier!
You should continue to brush your teeth at least twice a day and use the orthodontic brush we gave you when you had your braces fitted.
💡DON’T brush too hard – you can damage your teeth, gums and remove the tooth colouring from the wires.
You should continue to floss daily but use a wax-treated orthodontic floss for ease.
Think about staining! The bands that keep the wire sitting in the brackets are prone to staining. High coloured food and drinks such as curries, red wine and tomato sauces will stain the bands. You’ll need to avoid these foods during treatment.
💡If you’re desperate for a staining food, have it the night before a review. This means you can enjoy your meal then have the stained bands changed at your appointment the following day!!
Water flossing is a fantastic addition to your home oral health routine. We recommend Water Pik water flossers and have found they reduce staining and improve oral health.
💡Water flossing can be messy – try a cordless flosser and water floss in the shower!
It’s your responsibility to look after your braces during treatment and what you eat matters! If you eat foods that damage your braces this can have a detrimental impact on your treatment.
You must avoid hard foods such as crusty loaves and raw apples and carrots, as well as sticky foods such as toffees and sweets!
Book your FREE Hygiene Education Appointment at Carew Dental! We are offering all our fixed braces patients a free education appointment with one of our hygienists to teach you how to maintain your braces at home during your treatment.
This appointment will give you practical advice for maintaining your braces, cleaning your teeth around them, and looking after your oral health!
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Website last updated 22.10.2024
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