We recently talked to a friend whose dad is an orthodontist and he had some new tips to keep your braces in good condition and avoid emergency appointments.
1. Do not chew on pencils, pens or anything hard like that it will put unnecessary strain on your enamel and brackets.
2. Same with nails and chewing your lip. If you are in that habit here’s a good time to stop!
3. Stay away from sucking on lemons or limes or anything with citric acid because it can eat away the glue and your enamel.
4. Do not chew on ice either it is extremely hard and can rip your bracket right off.
5. Some orthodontists say stay away from sugary gum and candy. But we haven’t heard of any reasons why.
Here are just a couple more things to avoid while you have your braces!
-Amanda and Erik
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