Congratulations! You’re likely preparing for your braces appointment if you’re reading this. From where you’re sitting, we can imagine it doesn’t feel much like congratulations. However, getting braces is the first step towards completing your orthodontic treatment, which is something to celebrate.
Now, you might be dwelling on the negatives and thinking, ‘Why do braces cost so much?’ and ‘How long am I going to have to wear them?’ when you should be thinking about the positives, like a shiny, new smile, increased confidence, healthier gums, and fewer cavities.
We understand that braces are unpleasant, but your appointment will breeze by with some preparation. From choosing your brace and stocking up on painkillers, we outline several ways how you can prepare yourself for the day you get braces below.
Choose Your Braces
Looking at this subheader, we’re going to guess that you think we’re talking about those rubber bands that wrap around your brace, right? Wrong. You can choose from several types of braces nowadays, all of which have pros and cons depending on the desired look you want to achieve.
Some of the most popular include lingual, ceramic, self-ligating, and metal. Yet, for those that don’t like the traditional ‘look’ of braces, you could consider opting for clear aligners like the ones from ALIGNERCO.
Best of all, with their at-home kits, you can carry out your treatment from the comfort of your own home. Learn more by visiting their website, following their blog, or contacting them directly for any specific questions.
Sort Out Your Fridge
After a stressful or worrisome day (a dental appointment we’re sure qualifies!), one of the best things we can do to take our minds off it is to head to the fridge and treat ourselves to one of our favorite snacks.
However, when you were brace-free, this choice was much more straightforward. Now that you’ve started your treatment, you must be careful what you snack on to avoid breaking your brace or causing damage to your mouth.
Ideally, you must eat soft foods that can’t bend wires or pop brackets, so ensure you ask your dentist which foods you can and can’t indulge in. To help get you started, some of the most brace-safe foods are as follows:
Cooked vegetables
Soft fruits
Smooth spreads
Soft-crusted bread
Soft grains like rice, or lentils
Dairy, and much more
Stock Up On Pain Relief
It is a common misconception that braces are the most painful thing in the world, but once you’ve gotten used to them, there’s not much pain or discomfort. However, for the first few days after you walk out of the dentist’s office with your shiny, new tooth accessories, you might feel a slighttenderness as your teeth are encouraged to shift.
But you can make the adjustment period easier by stocking up on pain relief before your appointment, such as over-the-counter medication like paracetamol or ibuprofen, which will help tide you over until the discomfort is more manageable. Alternatively, you could purchase an oral anesthetic that directly targets your teeth and gums and makes those shifting teeth a little less noticeable.
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