Making Braces Fit Your Lifestyle in Sacramento CA

When you first get braces at American River Orthodontics, there are a few things you’ll have to adjust to get optimal results in the shortest amount of time. If you have any questions about the “do’s and don’ts” of living with braces, feel free to ask Dr. Payne or any member of his experienced staff during your next adjustment!

 

When you have braces there are a few types of food that can damage your brackets and bend your wires leading to more appointments and longer treatment times. Any foods that have hard insides, like fruit pits, or meat on bones, cut into pieces and chew on your back teeth; with braces, that is the best way to eat them while avoiding any issues. By simply avoiding sticky, chewy, crunchy, and hard foods, your orthodontic experience will be much easier.

 

You’ll never believe the amount of food that can get stuck between your braces when you eat! In addition to causing bad breath and tooth decay, it looks pretty gross. It’s so important to brush your teeth after every meal and floss every day. It may be a hassle, but it’ll all be worth it in the end when you show off your bright, healthy smile. It is a hassle to learn the new routine but worth it in the quality of your tooth enamel and gums when we are done.

 

Protecting your smile when you play sports is essential whether you have braces or not. Mouth guards help protect your teeth and gums from injury. We at American River Orthodontics can provide a mouth guard that will promote tooth movement while in treatment. After treatment we can create a custom mouth guard, fit just for you, that can last years if you plan on participating further in any sport!

 

Please don’t hesitate to contact our Sacramento CA office if you have any questions or concerns about your braces. If you are interested in a consultation with Dr. Payne, call us at (916) 486 – 4233.

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