We recommend avoiding tough foods that may damage the dental apparatus or cause them to detach. Equally, certain habits, such as biting one’s nails, must be avoided. Every time an apparatus is damaged, a visit to the orthodontist is required and the treatment may be prolonged.
The orthodontist will provide a kit with the tools required to care for the dental apparatus and hygiene recommendations.
Aside from the care mentioned, a patient with a dental apparatus can live a totally normal life, with a very similar life to that of everyone else. These patients need to take even more care, if possible, when brushing their teeth as these apparatuses tend to retain dirt, so care must be taken to avoid plaque forming. Regular check-ups are very important so the orthodontist can control all these parameters.
The care for removable apparatuses are essentially the same as for the fixed ones, with the difference being the patient can wash and clean it out of the mouth.
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