In life, there are always some people who choose to have orthodontic treatment because of their own dental problems. Because of the restraint of steel wires, traditional orthotics will make people feel unsightly and uncomfortable, so they choose to give up. And now people have one more choice, and it is also the most popular orthodontic device-invisible braces.
The effect of invisible braces is better. It adopts three-dimensional positioning technology and precise positioning. It makes transparent braces according to the characteristics of each person’s teeth. So how many precautions do you know about wearing invisible braces?
The precautions for invisible braces are:
1. Wearing time
1. Invisible braces should be worn for 20-22 hours a day. Only take it off when eating and brushing, and wear it the rest of the time.
2. Replace a new pair of braces in about 10 days according to the doctor’s request.
3. If you need to wear it to eat due to special conditions of the teeth, the doctor will inform you in advance.
Second, the use of chewing gum
The purpose of using chewing gum is to make the braces fit the teeth better, which is more conducive to the function of the appliance , which in turn facilitates the movement of the teeth.
It is recommended to use the gum for 10 minutes after taking it off and re-wear it, and use the gum for 20 minutes before going to bed.
Three. Storage and cleaning of braces
1. When taking off the braces after eating, put them in the box in time, never wrap them in toilet paper , so as not to lose it. Also, try to keep your braces away from your pet.
2. Try not to throw away the old braces, try to keep the first two of the braces you are currently wearing, so as not to lose the braces, and the new one cannot be worn, resulting in no braces to wear, and tooth displacement occurs. bit. Once the braces are lost, contact your doctor in time.
3. Brush your teeth after each meal and clean the braces with cold water before putting them in your mouth. Before going to bed every day, it is recommended to brush the braces with toothpaste, toothbrush and cold water.
4. Braces are thermoforming materials, never use hot water and alcohol for cleaning, otherwise it will easily cause the braces to deform.
4. Discomfort
1. After wearing invisible braces, there may be a foreign body sensation, which may also affect pronunciation, but don’t worry, This is only temporary, usually within a week to adapt.
2. A few days after wearing invisible braces for the first time and every time a new brace is replaced, individual teeth may experience pain and discomfort, which usually disappears within a week.
V. Diet
1. When wearing braces, try to avoid eating foods that are likely to cause pigmentation while wearing braces. Such as: curry, dragon fruit, mulberry, coffee, chocolate, etc. Otherwise, it is easy to cause discoloration of the braces.
2. Try not to wear braces and drink milk tea and other beverages with high sugar content or carbonated beverages, otherwise it is easy to cause tooth decay. It is recommended to take it off and drink it, and then put it on after oral cleaning.
Six. Attachments
1. The small protrusions that the doctor sticks to the teeth and are similar in color to the teeth are the attachments. The attachments function to assist in the movement of the teeth and the retention of the braces to the teeth.
2. There is a one-to-one correspondence between the small protrusions on the braces and the small protrusions (accessories) on the teeth. Check your attachments every night when you brush your teeth to see if they come off. If the attachment comes off, it may affect how well the tooth moves. Therefore, you should contact your doctor in time if you find that the attachment has fallen off.
VII.Other situations
1. Teenager appliance, there are small blue bumps on the back teeth, this is an indicator, wear The longer the time, the lighter the indicator color will be.
2. After wearing the braces for a period of time, a small number of orthodontists will bite into burrs on the edges or the braces will bite through. This is also a normal phenomenon. After feedback with your doctor, as long as it does not affect the effect of the orthodontic treatment, continue You can wear it.