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Patients wearing braces need to be ever vigilant when it comes to keeping their braces, teeth and gums clean. You must follow the instruction given by your orthodontist or staff at Jonathan H. Kim, D.D.S., Inc.-Top Best *8* San Jose Dentists Specialists Centers on oral hygiene and avoiding certain foods. By doing so, you can maintain healthy teeth and a beautiful smile that will last a lifetime. Plaque is your enemy. If plaque is left on your teeth, around the braces, you can develop swollen gums, bad breath, scarred & discolored teeth, even cavities.
You should brush regularly, as directed by your orthodontist, flossing daily and scheduling dental visits can help keep teeth healthy. See the above video created by Oral B and Jonathan H. Kim, D.D.S., Inc - Top Best *8* San Jose Dentists Specialists Centers for instructions on how to brush your teeth while you are wearing braces.
Patients with braces should limit between-meal snacks and maintain a balanced diet. The patients need to avoid certain foods that could interfere with braces. Avoid soft, sticky foods and candies. They can place a big role in loosening or dislodging of your braces. These foods include chewing gum and candies such as caramel and taffy. Be careful with whole fruits and vegetables too. It is necessary to cut apples and carrots into very thin slices and chew them carefully. It's best to avoid chips and dip. Never suck on lemons, limes or ice.
HARD FOODS TO AVOID:
SOFT FOODS TO AVOID: