How To Care For Your Child’s Braces

premier • Nov 06, 2020

Braces are an excellent way to straighten your child’s smile or fix any necessary oral issues. Your child must know how to care for their braces properly, so they don’t suffer any issues in the future. These are two things you should focus on with your child when teaching them how to take care of their braces.

Brushing

If your child has braces, they must be consistent with their brushing. The brackets on your child’s braces cover up a small space on their tooth. Not brushing regularly can lead to stains and plaque build-up around those brackets. Your child does not want to have permanent stains on their teeth once the appliances are removed.  In addition, it’s important to brush to keep food out of their braces. Leftover food can lead to plaque and tartar build-up, which is not good for their overall health. Practice a consistent dental routine of brushing twice a day and flossing. Floss in between them as best as you can to ensure no food is stuck.

Cleanings

Yearly dentist visits are important, especially for children and adults with braces. Your dentist will clean in between the braces, ensuring their gums are healthy as well. It’s not the easiest to reach all the spots necessary with at-home brushing. Dental hygienists have access to tools that will better clean their teeth, even if they have braces. Any plaque or tartar that hardens around the appliances will be removed, lowering your chance for white spots. Also, if they have a retainer, your dentist can clean that as well.

Things To Avoid

It’s important to teach your child things they should avoid while they have their braces. Taking early precautions can save you time and money. On top of regular brushing and professional cleaning, avoiding these things are good for braces.

  • Popcorn
  • Nuts
  • Hard shells
  • Sticky and hard candy
  • Gum
  • Ice
  • Corn chips
  • Pretzels
  • Hard cookies or crackers
  • Sticky or hard chocolate

To learn more about how to care for your child’s oral health, contact South Holston Dental Group. At South Holston, we offer various dental care services, including general dentistry, cosmetics, and more. It’s important to establish good oral habits, especially when children are young. You can find us online here or call us at (276) 466-9800 today!

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