Inconveniences when wearing braces and how to overcome them

Braces are one of the oral cosmetic methods that are performed quite a lot today by many people. After orthodontics, the teeth are arranged neatly, in the correct position, and the bite is standard. Therefore, not only does it meet aesthetic requirements, but it also perfects the chewing function well. However, to have such success, customers must undergo a long period of braces. During this time, there are many inconveniences that affect daily activities and life. Join My Auris to find out the inconveniences of braces through the article below. 

Understand more about braces

Braces is an orthodontic method that uses specialized techniques and tools in dentistry. The devices exert force to help teeth move to the correct position on the jaw, balancing the bite. Orthodontic appliances can be fixed such as bracket systems, archwires, elastic bands or removable appliances such as transparent braces. 

The materials that make up the appliance are benign and safe, so they do not cause irritation or allergies in the oral cavity environment. 

The average time to adjust teeth is about 18-24 months, even longer. However, this time varies depending on each operator because it depends on many factors: deviation, method of implementation, doctor’s skill, etc. src=”https://myauris.vn/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/nhung-bat-tien-khi-nieng-rang-va-cach-khac-phuc-1.png” decoding=”async” class=”size-full wp-image-23100″ alt=”inconveniences when wearing braces” width=”600″ height=”400″>

Inconveniences when wearing braces and how to overcome them

Although braces bring many benefits to customers after implementation, the time of wearing orthodontic braces is not easy. Therefore, before deciding to get braces, you should carefully learn about the inconveniences of braces to prepare mentally firmly. 

Below are the inconveniences of braces that almost every person with braces experiences:

Painful and extremely difficult endure

Pain, discomfort and entanglement are the first inconveniences and difficulties that must be experienced when getting braces. Even though this feeling has been warned in advance, some people still cannot bear it, even in pain that makes them cry. From then on, I feel uncomfortable and unable to eat, drink, or do activities. However, this pain can gradually subside as you get used to and adapt to the device. 

Causes of pain, discomfort, and troublefrom:

• Due to the pulling and tightening force of the archwire: the instruments must exert force on the teeth to straighten them into the correct position. However, because of this traction, it causes pain and discomfort. 
• Braces scratched on the cheek: this case comes from the braces method. They scratch the cheeks causing bleeding and discomfort during the braces process. And during the braces process, if any tooth moves, the brace will scratch the cheek. At this time, it can cause mouth sores and ulcers and also cause loss of appetite. 

Eating is not easy, eating porridge is also difficult pain

When wearing braces, the teeth are fixed so chewing as usual is impossible. Along with that, the feeling of pain makes eating more inconvenient, especially in the first days when you are not used to braces. At this moment, even opening my mouth to eat porridge still feels difficult.  At the same time, it is also impossible to bite or chew food like before braces. Even soft foods like bananas may be impossible to chew. 

To avoid pain when eating and avoid nutritional effects on the body, you should pay attention to the following diet:

• Limit eating foods that are too hard, too chewy, and highly sticky 
• Avoid eating foods that are too hot or too cold
• You should supplement adequate nutrition to avoid loss of appetite and skipping meals
• Increase the intake of fruits and vegetables to meet nutrients, vitamins and minerals, and fiber
• Add soft, liquid foods that don’t require much chewing: porridge, soup, stew, milk, cereal powder, fruit juice,…

Communication inconvenience – Lisping, irregular pronunciation and loss of aesthetics

Difficulty in communication is also one of the inconveniences when wearing braces ‘s teeth need to be mentally prepared. Because wearing fixed braces will reveal the braces when talking and smiling, some people will lose self-esteem, limiting communication in daily life and work. 

At the same time, slurred speech and difficulty in pronunciation when speaking are also common for people with braces or communicate in foreign languages. 

There are some cases where customers will feel that their tongue is shortened and some words lisp like s, x, ch, tr.

However, after getting used to braces for about After 1-2 months, this condition will go away. 

Difficulty in oral hygiene 

Dental hygiene is one of the top inconveniences that many people with braces worry about Improper hygiene, brushing too hard or using a toothbrush that is too hard can lead to bleeding gums in the long run, which can cause gingivitis, periodontitis, and bad breath. 

In addition, when the wire and brackets are attached to the teeth, there will not be much space, making cleaning difficult Remaining between teeth and braces causes diseases, the most common being tooth decay. 

Especially, those who choose lingual braces, the hygiene problem becomes even more inconvenient because they cannot see anything when brushing or cleaning. 

How to overcome the inconvenience of oral hygiene in braces:

• Practice regular oral hygiene every day,  at least every 2 days with a soft bristle toothbrush. To brush teeth, avoid damage to the gums and gums, and brush teeth gently and with proper technique. and doctor’s instructions.
• Should be combined with saline and mouthwash to clean the oral cavity and remove plaque and bacteria better. 
• You should use dental floss to remove food trapped between teeth. aria-describedby=”caption-attachment-23102″ style=”width: 600px” class=”wp-caption aligncenter”>

  Easy to come off braces, break orthodontic appliances

  This is also This is one of the inconveniences when wearing braces that needs to be paid attention to, including in eating and daily activities. 

  In case of vigorous exercise or playing sports, impact is extremely dangerous for people with braces, especially with the ceramic braces system braces but also costs extra. 

  At the same time, you must be careful when walking to avoid falling. Because when braces create force to help teeth move, unfixed teeth can easily break or even lose teeth. 

  In addition, to ensure that braces do not fall off, you need to be careful with hard, chewy foods because they can easily break or fall off orthodontic appliances. 

  In particular, avoid using teeth that are wearing braces to bite, open beer or soft drink bottles, or squeeze sugar cane. 

  Above are the inconveniences of braces commonly encountered by orthodontic customers. We hope to provide more experience and information so that everyone can have a strong psychological preparation for their orthodontic process and at the same time, know how to eat and take care of their teeth when wearing braces to get the desired results. 

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