Living with Braces

While modern braces can be comfortable and inconspicuous, there are some extra steps you can take in your central hygiene to look after them better.

Firstly, you need to continue brushing your teeth regularly - your dentist will show you the best approach.

You should also continue flossing daily and making regular visits to the dentist.

When you wear braces, it's especially useful to limit any snacks between meals. 

There are also some foods that your dentist may advise you to avoid such as nuts, popcorn, hard candy, chewing gum or caramel.

Some of these may interfere with braces or accidentally bend the wires.

When you wear braces, you can still enjoy sports and other leisure activities.

Your dentist may recommend a protective mouth guard to cut any risk of injury to the mouth or jaw. 

When you follow good oral hygiene practices, you can continue to wear braces comfortably while making a big difference to your smile and your dental health.