Nutrition with braces: general principles, list of permitted and forbidden products

The bracket system belongs to the category of orthodontic devices. Many patients of dental clinics complain about some discomfort after the installation of braces, but under certain conditions, discomfort can be minimized in a fairly short time.

Of course, there are some inconveniences and limitations in food, but they are all worth it so that you can eventually see a decent result.

So, the wearer of the bracket system will need to get used to the fact that for the usual daily oral care he will need special brushes and rinses. Since the presence of food residues between the leveling elements is a direct path to the reproduction of microbes, cleaning of the teeth should be carried out much more often than twice a day.

Of course, after installing the device, you will have to fundamentally change some not really useful habits and adjust the power( at least for the time of wearing braces).The main rule of successful adjustment of the dentition brackets is that you can not eat foods that can damage the structure, move it from its place or break down certain components.

I ask to the table!

In principle, wearing braces does not require any hard diet. At this time it is worth refraining from eating hard varieties of vegetables and fruits. Immediately after installation of the design it is desirable to choose a fairly gentle menu. You can eat well with braces:

1. For , breakfast is perfect for any well-cooked cereal. If desired, you can add mashed meat or fish puree to it.
2. Soups - a good option for lunch. Mashed potatoes also serve as an excellent addition to the first dish. Boiled fish, white meat without bones or meatballs will also fit into the lunch menu.
3. As daily snack you can use yoghurts, curd without raisins and dried apricots, and other dairy products( kefir, fermented baked milk, sour cream).
4. On dinner it is allowed to cook porridges both on water and on milk.

After a while, when the teeth get used to the constant pressure, you can gradually introduce into the diet soft cheese varieties, baked apples, eggs, pasta, soft pastry cakes, bananas, liver and other types of food with the recommended consistency.

Prohibited products of

In addition to a certain diet, it is advisable to take care of a healthy lifestyle and to exclude from the list of planned purchases some harmful products. List of products that can not be eaten with brackets installed:

1. Carbonated beverages .Any sweet water, which includes dyes and carbon dioxide, gradually destroys the tooth enamel. Therefore, even after the completion of the correction of the dentition, it is recommended to abandon liquids with an identical composition of the ingredients.
2. Solid food .Of course, the design is designed for a certain pressure, but this does not mean that it will withstand any load. In addition to pain, products with a hard shell, can bring a lot of trouble with the fixation of individual elements( locks and braces).Therefore, chips, croutons, nuts, as well as apples, carrots, bread with crispy crust and other types of food that can damage the mechanism, must be temporarily excluded from the diet.
3. Products with a viscous consistency .Since toffee, chewing sweets and processed cheeses have a rather soft structure, they will not cause any special damage to the braces. However, with poor quality oral hygiene cause some inconvenience, they are still capable. Sticky mass will be quite difficult to completely remove from under the orthodontic construction. Her residues can be a favorable environment for the propagation of harmful bacteria. And with significant damage to the enamel, the bracket system will have to be removed in order to cure the sick tooth. And only after elimination of all inflammatory processes it will be possible to begin anew the correction. Chewing gum is also an "enemy" for leveling mechanisms.
4. From the aesthetic point of view, there are certain limitations for wearing braces. Many food colors contained in coffee and tea , color the elements of the system in brown. Of course, it is very difficult to completely refrain from consuming these drinks, but it is quite possible to significantly reduce the number of cups drunk.

Braketonators, let's eat right!

In order not to overload the braces, orthodontists recommend gently biting off and thoroughly chewing food. Small pieces can not damage the structure. There is one more little secret of successful adaptation: one should try to involve a wide surface of molars in the chewing process.

This name carries teeth located deep in the mouth. They are designed specifically for this purpose. Due to the fact that they take on the bulk of the load, the front teeth feel less discomfort. The main thing is to try to bring food with a spoon or fork as far as possible into your mouth.

Slow chewing also greatly reduces pain. With the dosed load on the tooth-jaw system, the time of getting used to the leveling mechanism is significantly reduced. Of course, to braces, as well as to dentures, it is necessary to adapt.

Immediately after the installation of the structure, any pressure may respond with pain in the jaw. In order to reduce discomfort, the dentist-orthodontist can recommend the taking of pain medications. Of course, it is not necessary to regularly use medicines of such a plan.

Temperature mode also plays a significant role. Highly hot or too cold food not only adversely affects the health of the teeth, but also contributes to the rapid deterioration of the elements of the system.

Oral care after the installation of braces

In order for the braces system to fulfill its purpose, it( as well as for the teeth) needs to be properly taken care of. There are a few simple rules that need to be followed strictly.

Regular oral hygiene

Orthodontic design makes it very difficult to clean teeth, and she herself needs high-quality care. Naturally, the use of one toothbrush here does not help, special devices will be needed.

Despite the fact that the bracket systems are made of sufficiently strong materials, if not properly operated, they can be severely damaged and significantly displace the previously specified direction. Therefore, the teeth should be cleaned carefully, but carefully.

To do this, it is desirable to choose a toothbrush of a certain shape with a soft bristle, and in hard-to-reach places use floss( dental floss).On the enamel, which is directly under the iron arcs, just do not forget. In this zone, you can use a special brush.

Ideally, this cleaning should be done after each meal. But what if there are no improvised means at hand? In this case, an alternative( though not equal) can serve as a conditioner. With its help in the oral cavity will be much less microbes.

Using rubber rods

Depending on the purpose of the braces, the orthodontist decides whether to wear them. Such traction makes extra effort and helps to pull the teeth in the right direction. Before eating and oral hygiene they must be removed, and after the procedures, wear back. The dentist will tell you and show how to do it.

Systematic visit to the orthodontist

In order for the doctor to assess the general condition of the oral cavity and make sure that the braces fulfill their intended purpose, a scheduled inspection schedule is assigned. During such visits, the doctor may decide to tighten the braces.

In addition to orthodontics, a very important condition for effective treatment, is a visit to an ordinary dental office. Control over the health of the teeth helps to avoid a lot of problems, including with the digestive system.

So, the main conditions for the rapid elimination of defects in the dentition are: certain changes in diet, proper and regular oral hygiene, as well as the implementation of all the recommendations of a specialist. A beautiful smile is the result of the joint work of the patient and the dentist.