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Dental braces are appliances which are used to align or straighten the teeth and guide the teeth to the corrected position. They are made up of wires, brackets, and bands. Braces aid to correct irregular teeth positioning, jaw correction, improvement in chewing and smile aesthetics. Your dentist is the best person to guide on treatment options and modalities depending upon dentition. What are Braces used for? The major reason for getting Braces on is to improve the facial appearance, what people do not know is that there are any other implications which require orthodontic treatment like open bite, jaw structure, crossbite etc. What is Adult Dentition? This is a stage where adult teeth or permanent teeth replace primary teeth which aid in appearance, speech, and digestion. During this phase, people can face many issues which can be corrected by Braces. These issues include: Crowding / Haphazardly placed teeth can lead to poor oral hygiene and can also be the reason for Dental Caries (Cavities) Improper Bite that affects chewing efficiency Crooked teeth which can be a major reason for Periodontal problems such as Bleeding Gums, Halitosis (Bad Breath) and Tooth Mobility (Premature loss of teeth) If the teeth are irregular, then it can cause calculus deposits leading to yellow teeth Forwardly placed / Proclined Teeth which leads to more convex profile and posteriorly displaced chin Open Bite The spacing between teeth which can cause speech problems Do’s and Don’ts with Braces on DO’S Try and avoid sticky food like gum or caramel Ask for a mouth guard, if you play a sport Consume drinks which are low on sugar content and not carbonated Brush after every meal and never let food stuck on your braces Visit your dentist on every follow-up DON’TS Don’t chew hard food and ice Do not bite your fingernails Do not consume more than one soda a week Do not forget to floss like a boss

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