{"id":608,"date":"2018-08-16T09:43:50","date_gmt":"2018-08-16T14:43:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.headortho.com\/?page_id=608"},"modified":"2018-11-07T11:42:03","modified_gmt":"2018-11-07T17:42:03","slug":"life-with-braces","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.headortho.com\/life-with-braces\/","title":{"rendered":"Life With Braces"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Now that you have your braces, how do you take care of them? It\u2019s important for you to know how to properly take care of your braces throughout your entire orthodontic treatment.<\/p>\n

Eating with Braces<\/h3>\n

Don\u2019t worry; you\u2019ll 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 orthodontic appliances.<\/p>\n

Soreness Caused by Braces and Appliances<\/h3>\n

When you first get your braces, you may notice that your teeth and mouth feel a little tender or sore. This is perfectly normal for patients who have just gotten their braces put on, 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. Swish and gargle this solution in your mouth for just a couple of minutes (do not swallow the salt water).<\/p>\n

If the pain is more severe and does not go away after rinsing, you can also try taking a pain reliever. 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. We would be happy to give you some wax that you can put over the braces to lessen the tenderness. If you need some wax, please let us know.<\/p>\n

Foods to\u00a0AVOID<\/u>\u00a0with Braces<\/h3>\n