If the loose wire is causing irritation to your lips or cheeks, put wax or a wet cotton ball over the broken wire to relieve the pain.ĭamaged appliances can increase the length of your treatment process, so be sure to take care of all your appliances. You can temporarily fix the loose wire by using the back of a spoon or the eraser end of a pencil to carefully and gently push the wire back into place. If any piece of your appliance comes off, be sure to save it and bring it to the office with you. If this happens, please contact us as soon as possible so that we can check and repair your appliance. The wires and bands on your braces may come loose. Once your teeth have been repositioned, they will no longer be loose. If your teeth begin feeling a little loose, don't worry this is normal! Your braces must first loosen your teeth to move them into the right position. If you need some wax, please let us know. We would be happy to give you some wax that you can put over the braces to lessen the tenderness. It is also not uncommon for your lips, cheeks, and tongue to become irritated for one to two weeks as they toughen and become used to the braces. If the pain is more severe and does not go away after rinsing, you can also try taking a pain reliever. Swish and gargle this solution in your mouth for just a couple of minutes (do not swallow the saltwater). This is perfectly normal and we promise your mouth will not be sore forever! To relieve the pain, we recommend dissolving one teaspoon of salt in eight ounces of lukewarm water. When you first get your braces, you may notice that your teeth and mouth feel a little tender or sore. Soreness Caused from Braces and Appliances Treats - ice cream without nuts, milkshakes, Jell-O, soft cake Vegetables - mashed potatoes, steamed spinach, beansįruits - applesauce, bananas, fruit juice Meats/poultry - soft cooked chicken, meatballs, lunch meats
Sticky foods - caramel candies, chewing gumįoods that require biting into - corn on the cob, apples, carrotsĭairy - soft cheese, pudding, milk-based drinksīreads - soft tortillas, pancakes, muffins without nuts
#M.e.a.t. after r.i.c.e. healing how to
Now that you have your braces, how do you take care of them? It's important for you to know how to properly take care of your braces throughout your entire orthodontic treatment.ĭon't worry, you'll be eating popcorn and snacking on potato chips again in no time! However, before you can start enjoying some of the treats you love, you will need to take special care to avoid any foods that could damage your new appliances.
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