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When you are wearing braces, your teeth need extra attention to take care by protecting them from gum disease, staining and decay. You also have to take extra precautions to avoid any damage to your braces. Let’s take an example, you must avoid those things which get stuck to your teeth, avoid those food stuff which are hard to eat also avoid the habit of biting your lips while having braces. Here are some of the easy steps you can add into your list while having braces. Brushing- As per the experts, you must brush your teeth at least twice a day. But while having braces, you must brush your teeth after every meal so that the food does not get stuck in your braces. The people who are wearing braces must use a soft toothbrush with round bristles or you can also use an electronic toothbrush if you know how to use it. Take care of the things that you are eating- the patients who wear braces must beware of the foods that they consume. If you are taking too much starchy food or su...

There are various types of orthodontic appliances that are used by an orthodontist to treat misaligned, crooked and broken teeth. There is no age limit for wearing these braces so people belonging to nay age can wear the braces. Here, in this blog, we have explained few orthodontic appliances and their uses in treating your teeth. Fixed braces  –This is a type of orthodontic appliance used by an orthodontist to align the misaligned teeth. The appliance is used by patient who has misaligned, broken and crooked teeth. It is easy for patient to eat and chew food even by wearing braces as the braces are comfortable. While wearing braces, it is advisable to avoid sticky food as it can stick to the appliance makes them unable to clean. Removable braces : In case the patient is suffering from minor teeth issue then this treatment is best as the braces are comfortable and easy to remove. Sometimes, these braces are worn by children to get rid of thumb sucking problem. So, advice ...