The wire on my braces keeps coming off the bracket of my bottom tooth. This is the second time it has happened, and I've already visited the orthodontist because of it. Any advice?
Health · Middle School · Thu Feb 04 2021
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1. Avoid Hard Foods: Eating hard or sticky foods can dislodge wires from the brackets. Make sure you're following your orthodontist's dietary guidelines.
2. Mouthguard for Sports: If you play sports, wear a mouthguard to protect your braces from impact.
3. Proper Cleaning: Use the correct techniques to clean your braces. Rough handling while brushing or flossing can sometimes cause the wire to come loose.
4. Avoid Habits: Habits such as biting nails or chewing on pens or pencils can cause the wires to pop out of the brackets.
5. Be Gentle: When eating in general, try to be gentle and avoid using your front teeth to bite into food; instead, cut up your food and chew with your back teeth.