Caring for your braces

Name: Nice Bite Orthodontics
Telephone: (02) 9744 9200

Orthodontic treatment is an investment, and you want to protect that investment by taking proper care of your appliance and your teeth. Here are our top ways to sail smoothly through treatment.

Eating with braces.

After we fit you with braces, you may need to make some minor changes to your diet. That’s because certain foods have the potential to break or damage your braces, prolonging the duration of your treatment. Luckily for you, we know exactly which foods to eat and avoid.

What you still can enjoy

Smoothies and milkshakes
Fruit and vegetables (softly cooked or grated)
Scrambled eggs
Yogurt
Soup
Water

What you should avoid

Hard and sticky foods
Crunchy fruit and vegetables, like corn-on-the-cob
Popcorn
Pizza crusts
Chewing gum
Fizzy, sugary drinks

Neither of these lists is comprehensive by any means. If you want to know if you can still eat your favourite dishes, please reach out and ask our friendly staff members for dietary advice.

Keeping your teeth clean.

Braces provide plaque with even more hiding places than usual, so the importance of good oral hygiene during treatment can’t be overstated. To keep a healthy and beautiful smile during treatment, here are some important tips from our team.

Top tips for caring for your braces

Brush your teeth after every meal and snack. It’s a good idea to take a toothbrush with you to work, school, or other long commitments.
Use small circular motions all around your brackets. Our Treatment Coordinator will be able to show you the proper technique.
Remember to floss after brushing. You need to get rid of any bits of food that are hiding between your teeth.
Use disclosing tablets to make sure you are brushing every surface of your teeth thoroughly.
Visit your dentist regularly. You should have a deep cleaning at least every six months during your treatment with braces.