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Maintaining Fresh Breath with Braces, Learn more about this.

Maintaining Fresh Breath with Braces

Is it Possible to Have Fresh Breath with Braces?

Nobody likes bad breath. Nobody likes to wear braces. When you couple them together, then you have an uncomfortable situation! People who wear braces are susceptible to bad breath more so than people who don’t wear braces. This is because there are greater chances for food to get stuck in the gaps that the braces are creating between the teeth. Food gets stuck in these spaces, thus creating bacteria that can give you bad breath. Fortunately, we have some tips for you to use to avoid bad breath with braces. Use these strategies to keep bad breath at bay if you’re wearing braces!

Brushing and Flossing

Remember how your dentist drilled the idea of brushing and flossing into your head? Now you really don’t have an excuse for not doing these! You should be brushing and flossing with braces religiously after breakfast in the morning, as well as after dinner at night.

Drink Plenty of Water

Staying hydrated is often times overlooked when it comes to keeping your breath fresh. When we don’t drink enough water, our dry mouths cannot produce enough saliva. The saliva is supposed to remove any food particles that have been stuck in the mouth. Make sure to drink plenty of water throughout your day to help with the production of saliva.

Antibacterial Mouthwash

This one requires little to no effort to use. Simply wash your mouth with anti-bacterial mouthwash after brushing your teeth to help fight against gingivitis and plaque. Make sure to swish the mouthwash in your mouth for 30 seconds before spitting into the sink for best results.

Check Up with Your Orthodontist Regularly

Contact Us to see the orthodontist regularly, even if you follow the previous tips. Regardless if you brush and floss, your orthodontist still knows what’s best when it comes to keeping your mouth healthy. Make sure to schedule regular appointments with your orthodontist to ensure that your mouth is healthy, and your braces are working fine.

Bad breath should be the least of your concerns when you’re wearing braces so you need to have a braces care kit. Understanding how bad breath forms is important to prevent it from happening at all. The last thing you want to do is have the feeling of bad breath coupled with wearing braces! Follow our tips to keep your breath fresh, and your smile healthy.

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      • Metal Braces
    • Types of Orthodontic Appliances
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    • What is TADs and What benefits this implants brings to you?
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