During the orthodontic process, sunken cheeks are a common condition that affects aesthetics due to facial asymmetry. Therefore, many people are interested in how to fix sunken cheeks with braces. To improve and overcome this situation, let’s find out in detail with My Auris through the following article.
However, during the orthodontic process, the phenomenon of sunken cheeks is very common. This condition is clearly manifested when the cheeks are sunken and deeply sunken, making the face appear haggard, prematurely aged, tired, and lifeless.
Is sunken cheeks when braces are permanent? no?
According to doctors, when people with braces have adapted to orthodontic appliances, their diet and lifestyle have improved, the condition of sunken cheeks will gradually improve. Or the latest case is after removing braces.
Therefore, people with braces should not worry too much but have a scientific diet and care regimen to ensure the best nutrition and health.
Overcoming sunken cheeks when wearing braces
To overcome sunken cheeks when wearing braces, people with braces should immediately consider some of the following methods:
Choosing reputable dentistry
Reputable dentistry, ensuring the skill, expertise and techniques of the doctor is very important. This makes braces surgery convenient and safe, reduces complications as well as reduces the risk of sunken cheeks and temples.
A suitable diet
A scientific, nutrient-rich diet helps ensure nutrition and health. From there, weight is maintained and improved to prevent weight loss leading to sunken cheeks.
Although chewing causes pain when wearing braces, the impact of chewing can still be reduced by:
- Process until soft, shred, and chop meat, fish, and other foods.
- Prioritize the addition of porridge, soup, milk,…
- Split meals
- Supplement adequate nutrients, especially vitamins and minerals to strengthen the body’s resistance.
Reasonable living regime
In braces, people with braces need to pay attention to rest and work time to maintain good health and prevent weight loss and fatigue. From there, your appearance will also improve, preventing sunken cheeks and sunken temples.
Regular re-examination
When performing orthodontics, people with braces need to follow the doctor’s instructions on how to care for and protect oral health. At the same time, people with braces must absolutely comply with regular check-ups so that the doctor can monitor and control oral health and the ability of teeth to move.
Practice exercises to improve cheek muscles in orthodontics
To improve the condition of sunken cheeks, people with braces can also diligently practice exercises to improve cheek muscles to make the cheeks plump as before.
Exercises to fix sunken cheeks when wearing braces teeth
Exercises to improve chewing muscles
During orthodontic treatment, due to pain, people with braces tend to be lazy in eating and chewing. This causes muscle atrophy and sunken cheeks. Therefore, to improve, you need to exercise your chewing muscles at least 3 times a day.
Use low-sugar gum or fondant. When chewing candy, rotate the candy around your mouth one at a time. And when practicing, you should practice both sides of the jaw.
The main purpose of this exercise is to correct the habit of chewing less or only chewing on one side. Once you have eaten normally and chewed evenly on both sides, people with braces can stop exercising.
Mewing exercise
This exercise is very suitable for people who often breathe through their mouth or push their tongue. Not only does it eliminate this bad habit, but the exercise also helps improve facial contours, promoting the orthodontic process.
- First, keep your head straight and still, then place your entire tongue on the palate, don’t let your tongue touch your teeth. Maintain the original position. At this time, the practitioner will feel a bit tired and the tongue will vibrate, but still have to persevere.
- Still keeping the tongue in that position, practice swallowing in rhythm: on the first beat, close your mouth, on the second beat, pull your tongue back, and on the third beat, swallow your saliva.
Lesson 1: Open your mouth as wide as possible slowly. Next, fill your mouth with air, push your cheeks out to the sides and maintain this state for 5 seconds. Continuously perform this movement at least 20 times.
If you have problems with the temporomandibular joint, this exercise is not suitable for practice.
Exercise mouth
Take a deep breath through your mouth to let air flow into your mouth. Then move the air from one cheek to the other like you are rinsing your mouth with water.
Pucker your lips. into the letter O
Put your lips into an O shape and gradually push the air out of your mouth. This action is very simple, easy to do and extremely effective for people with sunken cheeks. Do this persistently 10-15 times a day to increase the effectiveness.
Exercise. Practice “smiling fish eyes”
Squeeze your cheeks and lips tightly together. At this point, your face when viewed in the mirror will look like a smiling fish’s face. Maintain this state for about 5-10 seconds and repeat this exercise about 5 times to help your cheeks and lips become firm, strong and improve the effect of sunken cheeks result.
Exercise of raising your head to the ceiling.
You tilt your head up to face the ceiling.This exercise will help our jaw become firmer and our cheeks slimmer and slimmer.
Exercise of raising your head to the ceiling
When doing this, turn your head up so you face the ceiling. Next, push the air out of your mouth and breathe rhythmically. This exercise helps the cheeks become slimmer, more even, and firmer.
Tongue exercise
This exercise is relatively easy to do. When doing this, open your mouth wide, then kick your tongue to the left and then to the right continuously. Each time you need to do about 10-20 times.
Open mouth exercise
Practice opening your mouth as wide as possible and hold it still, then continuously inhale and exhale evenly. To be effective, keep your mouth open for as long as possible. And repeat about 15 times/day. The benefits of this exercise are to help firm the facial and cheek muscles.
How to make cheeks plumper with braces?>
Not everyone loves sunken cheeks, therefore, to keep cheeks always full of vitality and firm, in addition to the above exercises, people with braces can also do some of the following:
- Pinch cheeks regularly: Gently pinch cheeks from bottom to top and vice versa from top to bottom. Although this action does not bring quick results, doing it regularly will bring significant results to the face of the person with braces.
- Massage helps plump cheeks: Massaging the face and cheeks every day can bring fuller cheeks. The most effective time is to do it when you wake up every morning. While washing your face, rub your face evenly from bottom to top, from the outside in to prevent the skin from sagging and help plump your cheeks.
- Makeup: If you don’t want to look ugly during orthodontic treatment, people with braces can choose to wear makeup to plump their cheeks every time they go out. Makeup not only helps the face become brighter and more beautiful, but also prevents haggardness and fatigue.
- Get enough sleep: According to science, people need enough sleep for 7-8 hours a day to reduce stress and promote metabolism. At the same time, control and maintain weight to avoid sunken cheeks.
- Change hair style: Leave it allTo improve beauty, people with braces can refer to hairstyles that suit their face and cheeks while getting braces. Shoulder-length hair, blow-dried and soft, light waves will help your face look plumper. If the cheeks are sunken during orthodontic treatment, the orthodontist should avoid straightening or trimming the hair too much.
The above are ways to overcome sunken cheeks with braces, hope everyone has more useful experience. This not only helps improve beauty but also ensures the health of the body. If you still have concerns, please contact My Auris dentistry immediately for more detailed advice and answers.
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