HYGIENE & FOODS TO AVOID
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Questions concerning what to eat or not eat, what to do or not do while wearing braces are always wise to ask. For instance, eating too much sugar can cause plaque which in turn leads to high levels of acid. High acidity will then lead to swollen gums, white spots and decay. Drinking soda while you have braces may also cause permenant damage to your teeth
Below are several examples that will answer many of the most common questions. If you are still unsure of anything, please do not hesitate to call our office at any time.
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| BITING ICE Biting ice will loosen your brackets and may also cause worse damage directly to your teeth. |
CHEWING PENCILS OR PENS Chewing on pencils will bend your archwire and/or also loosen your brackets. |
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| CHEWING CARAMEL Chewing on caramel will loosen your bands. |
BITING WHOLE APPLES Biting whole apples will displace your brackets. |
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