{"id":195,"date":"2018-03-06T23:51:07","date_gmt":"2018-03-06T23:51:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rauchberg.com\/blog\/?p=195"},"modified":"2021-01-14T23:15:37","modified_gmt":"2021-01-14T23:15:37","slug":"tips-orthodontist-in-parsippany-brushing-flossing-diet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rauchberg.com\/blog\/2018\/03\/06\/tips-orthodontist-in-parsippany-brushing-flossing-diet\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips from Your Orthodontist in Parsippany: Brushing, Flossing, and Diet"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-196\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rauchberg.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/AdobeStock_116494782__1521241901_51558-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"A girl with braces brushing her teeth.\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rauchberg.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/AdobeStock_116494782__1521241901_51558-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rauchberg.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/AdobeStock_116494782__1521241901_51558-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rauchberg.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/AdobeStock_116494782__1521241901_51558.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Getting used to wearing your new braces can be hard at first. You\u2019ll likely feel some soreness once they\u2019re on, but luckily that\u2019s only temporary; as time goes on you\u2019ll become more used to them. Once you finish treatment, you\u2019ll have a brand new, healthier smile for many years to come.<\/p>\n<p>Since much of your teeth remains covered, your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rauchberg.com\/orthodontics.html\">orthodontist in Parsippany<\/a> wanted to give you some tips on how to effectively keep your teeth clean while wearing braces. There are also certain foods you\u2019ll need to watch for. By the time you\u2019re done reading this post, you\u2019ll be far better equipped to take care of your future smile.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Oral Care with Braces: Brushing and Flossing<\/h2>\n<p>Keep in mind that you\u2019ll need to spend closer to five minutes on oral care while wearing braces. To prevent dental plaque from building up on the undersides of teeth and to stop gum disease, this extra time will be worth it:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>After you remove any elastics from your mouth, start by cleaning around the wires and pins.<\/li>\n<li>Then, focus on the wire, brushing from top to bottom all the way around each arch.<\/li>\n<li>Once you\u2019ve removed food debris from the hardware, start focusing more on your teeth. You\u2019ll need to brush for at least two minutes to remove plaque effectively.<\/li>\n<li>Finally, rinse out your mouth and examine your braces in the mirror. Check for any food particles before you start flossing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To make brushing easier, consider getting an electric toothbrush with a rotating head.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Floss While Wearing Braces<\/h2>\n<p>There are a few ways you can address flossing with braces. If you\u2019re using traditional floss, make sure that it\u2019s waxed so it doesn\u2019t tear as easily. Alternatively, you can purchase an orthodontic floss threader which specially allows you to pull floss through the teeth above the wire, reaching the gum line.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Start by carefully threading the floss under the main wire before passing it in between your teeth. Then, remove the thread from out the wire before moving to the next two teeth.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid snapping the floss, just gently move it up and down against the side of reach tooth. Removing plaque on the sides of teeth isn\u2019t as difficult once you\u2019ve already brushed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What to Eat While Wearing Braces<\/h2>\n<p>Foods that are hard, crunchy, sticky, and tough should be avoided while wearing braces. These can easily get caught and even damage the hardware that\u2019s so essential to your treatment. Also make sure to avoid chewing on inedible items like pen caps, pencils, and your nails.<\/p>\n<p>Luckily, there still many foods you can eat that are not only good for you but won\u2019t damage your hardware or hinder your oral care. They include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dairy \u2013 (soft cheeses, eggs,)<\/li>\n<li>Grains \u2013 (noodles, pasta, rice)<\/li>\n<li>Soft fruits \u2013 (applesauce, bananas, peaches)<\/li>\n<li>Soft breads \u2013 (sliced bread, tortillas, pancakes, muffins, biscuits)<\/li>\n<li>Sweets \u2013 (pudding, ice cream, milkshakes, cake, gelatin, smoothies)<\/li>\n<li>Vegetables &#8211; (mashed potatoes, beans, spinach)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The key is to get acquainted with foods that won\u2019t get easily caught in your hardware. Make sure your family helps to accommodate your new braces by cooking some of your favorite braces-friendly meals. If you have more questions, schedule an appointment with your orthodontist in Parsippany today!<\/p>\n<h2>About the Author<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rauchberg.com\/meet-dr-rauchberg.html\">Dr. Alan Rauchberg<\/a> recommends that you visit him every 6 months for exams and cleanings on your braces in Parsippany. He may also recommend visits every 3 months to make adjustments to your braces as needed. To learn more about caring for your braces or to learn more about the practice, contact him at (973) 718-9887 or visit his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rauchberg.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Getting used to wearing your new braces can be hard at first. You\u2019ll likely feel some soreness once they\u2019re on, but luckily that\u2019s only temporary; as time goes on you\u2019ll become more used to them. Once you finish treatment, you\u2019ll have a brand new, healthier smile for many years to come. 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