Braces Advice And Tips...HELP PLEASE!!!?!
Question: Braces Advice And Tips...HELP PLEASE!!!?
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Your orthodontist should go over these things with you, but I can share what I remember. Basically, if you eat candy or sugary foods, you just need to be sure to brush your teeth immediately after, to avoid staining. You will get a special kind of floss that goes between the braces. You won't be able to bite into apples, though you can cut them up and eat them. And you will probably have to avoid bagels and other 'tough' food like that, as it can cause you to break a bracket. I would suggest taking 2 ibuprofen before you go to help with the pain. Some people don't experience pain, but my mouth was sore afterward. A few ibuprofen should help though. You will also, most likely, receive wax that you can put over any of the brackets that may cause discomfort. For me, the first few days of braces were tough, but after those first few days, they weren't bad at all. : )
Good luck!
personal experience