The day before you have to wear orthodontic braces has arrived and you are wondering what preventative measures you can take? Well, this article was written with the purpose of helping you.
Steps
Step 1. Go to the supermarket and fill your cart with foods that don't need to be chewed, such as yogurt, ice cream, soft fruits, smoothies, puddings, mashed potatoes, etc
Step 2. You will likely feel pain, so be prepared to eat ice cream and popsicles to relieve it in the cold
Also, from time to time, fill your mouth with cold water, swelling your cheeks, without swallowing it, taking advantage of the anesthetic effect.
Step 3. Before entering the office where the braces will be applied, take two deep breaths
The moment you put it on will not be painful, while you will likely experience pain during the night and for a couple of days thereafter. Don't worry and do your best not to touch the appliance, otherwise the pain will increase significantly, and follow the instructions given by the dentist in detail. Soon you will be able to show off a radiant, brace-free smile and be sure it was worth it. Initially, the dentist will perform a thorough cleaning of your teeth after applying two retractors in your mouth, in this way the glue needed to fix the brackets (orthodontic brackets) will adhere perfectly to the clean surface of the teeth. After that the brackets will be fixed temporarily to be tested and definitively approved. Only after a final confirmation will the brackets be glued and treated with a special hardening light. To avoid getting bored while attaching the bindings, which will be done one at a time, take your iPod with you.
Advice
- Always brush your teeth carefully before going to the dentist.
- Do not touch the appliance immediately after application, you may feel pain.
- Relax and keep a positive attitude, wearing braces isn't really annoying as some people claim.
- Follow your dentist's directions for toothbrushing and flossing.
- While applying the appliance, visualize positive images in your mind and concentrate on thinking about the things you like the most.
- Think of the wonderful smile you will be able to show off in a couple of years.
- Be lucky, not all children can afford to wear braces and show a healthy and perfect smile in the future.
- During the first week, do not eat hard, hardly chewable foods and avoid sticky foods.
- Fill your iPod with your favorite relaxing music and listen to it to distract you while applying the device.
- If you have any questions, ask your dentist before applying.
- If you wish, bring your favorite puppet with you, you can squeeze it tight when you feel the most frightened.
