You have recently had braces put on your teeth, and while you are excited that when they come off your teeth will be straight and your smile will be gorgeous, you leave Glencoe Orthodontics worried that you will never be able to smile again. There are things that you can do to make wearing braces look good, even right after you leave Glencoe Orthodontics and their brand of Orthodontic Sun Prairie WI.
The first thing you need to remember is that braces today are not near as awkward and noticeable as they were 20 or 30 years ago. Then you need to make sure that you brush your teeth the way you are supposed to. Having braces does not mean that you don’t have to brush your teeth. It is really easy for food to get stuck between your braces, which not only leads to tooth decay but can look nasty if you don’t know that it’s there.
When you go to the orthodontist he will let you choose the color bands that you want. Make sure to choose brands that match some of the outfits that you wear. This will give you a trendy, unique look that everyone will love and envy. For example, if you are active in sports, choose bands that match your school’s colors. It shows school spirit and will match your outfit as well.
If however, you don’t want your bands to be an extension of your fashion sense, you can choose bands that blend in with your brackets, making them blend in, instead of standing out. You also never want to choose clear or white-colored bands, because they will easily stain if you eat foods that are orange, red, or yellow. A good rule of thumb to follow if you prefer the clear or white bands is to avoid any type of food that will stain a Styrofoam plate because those same foods will stain your bands.
Looking good when you have braces isn’t near as hard as it was even 10 years ago. Just follow the tips above, and people will barely even know that your braces are there.
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