Content

• Steps
• Method 1 of 4: Never mind
• Method 2 of 4: Follow the rules
• Method 3 of 4: Pain and Other Problems
• Method 4 of 4: Make the most of your braces
• Tips
• Warnings

Tired of braces? Do you regret that they were installed at all? Set aside doubts! These tips will help you walk the path to a dazzling smile and you will be happy with the end result!

Steps

Method 1 of 4: Never mind

1. 1 A little patience. After installing braces, you may feel that this is not what you wanted or expected. But after a while, your teeth will begin to straighten out and you will begin to notice a positive result. The pain that you feel after each adjustment of the braces will also soon disappear.
2. 2 Don't worry about your appearance and don't be afraid to smile. People may not even notice the braces, but they will definitely notice that you are trying to hide something. Do not be afraid to show braces when you smile, on the contrary, be proud of them! The end result will more than justify all these minor inconveniences. Also ask your orthodontist how to clean your braces.
   • If you don't want to draw attention to the braces, you can smile with your mouth closed at first.But soon you will get used to braces and you will be able to smile openly! Choose your favorite color braces and you won't even notice how you start to smile more.
3. 3 Start thinking differently. Lots of people wear braces, not just you. Some even say they look prettier with braces!

Method 2 of 4: Follow the rules

1. 1 Remember what you can and cannot eat. This will help in achieving the final result! It's hard to give up all these goodies, but think about how cool it will be to chew with even beautiful teeth what you are giving up now! Follow your dentist's advice on allowed and unwanted foods. Here are some examples of what you can't eat:
   • Gooey Chocolate Bars
   • Caramel, very stringy or patchy peanut butter
   • Hard candy and nuts
   • Corn chips can be eaten slowly, one piece at a time
   • Gummies like Starburst or toffee
   • Animal-shaped gummy sweets
   • Popcorn
2. 2 Limit lemonade or other sugary drinks. They leave stains on the teeth that are not easy to get rid of.
3. 3 Ask your orthodontist about chewing gum. Every orthodontist has his own opinion on this matter: some are afraid that the braces may not stand up, others have nothing against sugar-free gum. What's more, some believe that chewing gum relieves pain from braces, cleans up food debris and helps you get used to chewing. Follow your orthodontist's advice.
4. 4 Eat fruits that contain vitamin C. They strengthen your gums.
5. 5 Brush your teeth 3-5 times a day. You can purchase a special case and carry a travel toothbrush and small tubes of toothpaste about the size of probes. If you are negative about brushing your teeth frequently, think about how much prettier your teeth will be after removing your braces if you brush them.
   • Keep your teeth clean. Food debris stuck in braces looks disgusting. A good electric brush will easily deal with this problem. (Be careful if you have ceramic braces. They are much more fragile than metal braces)
   • Get a Water Pik irrigator; he will help you brush your teeth.
   • If you didn’t get one from your orthodontist, buy a special brush for cleaning the cavities between the staples. It handles food particles between the staples more easily.
6. 6 Remember to floss your teeth. Learn how to floss with the braces on with your dental hygienist. It would be awful to spend a lot of time, money and hardship while straightening your teeth in order to get cavities and sore gums.
   • If you cannot cope with the bow for thread winding, use ready-made kits!
7. 7 See your orthodontist regularly. Don't miss scheduled inspections! Otherwise, the treatment period may increase.
8. 8 Relax. Many dentists prohibit eating foods with a lot of sugar, such as ice cream and soft drinks, but don't get hung up on it; a little you can. Keep in mind, however, that large amounts of sugar are harmful to your teeth.

Method 3 of 4: Pain and Other Problems

1. 1 Braces shouldn't be uncomfortable. After completing the inspection, check with your finger that the staples are not protruding at the back. The staples should not hurt your cheeks. If something gets in the way, your orthodontist will be happy to fix the problem himself and prevent the braces from damaging your cheeks.
   • If they cut into your gums and hurt them, apply some wax to the area that is causing your discomfort. You can get the wax from your dentist.
2. 2 Take a pain reliever to relieve pain after adjustment. Contact your orthodontist for advice.
3. 3 Feel free to contact your orthodontist. Usually, all problems are eliminated by simple adjustment, because for this there are visits to the doctor.
4. 4 Do not be alarmed if the bracket is cracked! Using nail clippers, you can correct the bracket so that it does not interfere. If the staple is sharp, use a nail file or orthodontic wax.Don't put off calling your orthodontist, as a cracked brace can extend the time you wear your braces.
5. 5 Your orthodontist may recommend using a plate (bite guide) along with braces. It is a retainer that accelerates the process of aligning the dentition. NEVER twist or play with it, always wear it as directed. Failure to comply with the instructions can significantly extend the time of wearing the braces.
   • If the orthodontist has given you a plate, then do not forget to put it in a special case when you eat. The last thing you want to do is to accidentally throw the record away and then look for it in the trash can.
6. 6 At the end of the treatment, you will be fitted with a retainer to hold your teeth in a new position.This thing is very important! If you don't wear it, your teeth will simply return to their original position.

Method 4 of 4: Make the most of your braces

1. 1 Decorate them! Use different colored stripes; don't be afraid to turn braces into your own unique accessory.
2. 2 Use a bold, bold lipstick. Life is too short to worry about trifles.
3. 3 Imagine this is teeth jewelry! Nothing stands in the way of wearing your favorite color braces!
4. 4 Ignore those who are trying to tease you. Nobody should laugh at you. Even celebrities wear braces; Tom Cruise wore braces, and the whole world is always watching him!
5. 5 Play with your eyes so you don't focus on your lips! Or show everyone that you are everyone is still confident and with braces (and a future irresistible smile!) using lip gloss!
6. 6 Always think about the future. Remember, you are undergoing orthodontic treatment to make your smile even brighter and more dazzling. Whenever you feel like braces aren't worth it, remember this: Braces will give you a beautiful smile and healthy, straight teeth that will delight you for the rest of your life. It's really worth it!
   • Take pictures so that later with a smile, remember the period of wearing braces.

Tips

• If you play the flute or any brass instrument, especially the trumpet, then when you play, there will be irritation of the lips on the inside and short-term discomfort. Usually, after one to two weeks of playing, this problem disappears. When playing, try not to use wax, as this will only increase the time it takes to get used to playing with braces.

Warnings

• Always follow the advice and recommendations of your orthodontist as they can speed up the healing process. According to research, proper brushing and flossing can shorten treatment times by 20%!
• Do not feel the braces too often to avoid damaging them.
• Don't try to chew ice or anything cold. Few things pose much of a danger to braces, especially if they contain plastic.