{"id":24325,"date":"2023-06-14T16:15:47","date_gmt":"2023-06-14T11:15:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/?p=24325"},"modified":"2023-06-15T13:00:05","modified_gmt":"2023-06-15T08:00:05","slug":"how-do-i-care-for-my-teeth-after-braces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/how-do-i-care-for-my-teeth-after-braces\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do I Care For My Teeth After Braces?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking care of teeth is a lot easier these days than it used to be. Improvements in the field of dentistry and dental aesthetics have paved the way for dental solutions which were deemed impossible in the past. However, there are still older solutions that are still applicable today due to their simplicity and effectiveness in giving positive results. A clear example of this is braces, designed to correct teeth alignment and provide more symmetry to their appearance. However, like any other treatment, there are certain aftercare instructions you must follow which we will explain in this blog titled\u00a0 <\/span><b>How Do I Care For My Teeth After Braces in Dubai, Abu Dhabi &amp; Sharjah<\/b><strong>?<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Oral_Care_After_Braces_Removal\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oral Care After Braces Removal:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/orthodontists\/dental-braces\/\">Braces<\/a> are a simple yet effective treatment for correcting one\u2019s smile and aligning your teeth. But taking care of your teeth, especially after braces sounds like something you wouldn\u2019t expect to hear. Unfortunately, without following the below-mentioned aftercare instructions, you may end up with more problems than you began with.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/how-do-i-care-for-my-teeth-after-braces\/#Oral_Care_After_Braces_Removal\" >Oral Care After Braces Removal:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/how-do-i-care-for-my-teeth-after-braces\/#Consider_Teeth_Whitening\" >Consider Teeth Whitening:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/how-do-i-care-for-my-teeth-after-braces\/#Follow_A_Strict_Oral_Hygiene_Routine\" >Follow A Strict Oral Hygiene Routine:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/how-do-i-care-for-my-teeth-after-braces\/#Improve_Your_Diet\" >Improve Your Diet:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/how-do-i-care-for-my-teeth-after-braces\/#Make_Regular_Dentist_Appointments\" >Make Regular Dentist Appointments:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/how-do-i-care-for-my-teeth-after-braces\/#Retainers_Are_A_Must\" >Retainers Are A Must:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/how-do-i-care-for-my-teeth-after-braces\/#Results\" >Results:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/how-do-i-care-for-my-teeth-after-braces\/#Book_A_Consultation\" >Book A Consultation!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consider_Teeth_Whitening\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider Teeth Whitening:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Braces can leave their mark on your teeth and to clean those marks, you need professional help. Plaque can form in some cases where daily cleaning with special toothbrushes is neglected. To restore their shine, it is advised to seek a professional for teeth whitening who will use a hydrogen peroxide-based cleaning agent to add shine to your newly attained perfect set of teeth. Treatment should be taken only from a certified medical practitioner to avoid any associated risks such as damage to the gums due to lack of protective gel.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Follow_A_Strict_Oral_Hygiene_Routine\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow A Strict Oral Hygiene Routine:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After braces, it becomes even more vital to regularly brush and floss your teeth. To ensure that you do not get bacterial infections from leftover food particles, make it a habit to brush your teeth after every meal and before &amp; after you go to sleep. Consider investing in mouthwash to prevent any stubborn bacteria from creating a cavity or infection. It would be a wasted effort if you get a cavity because of not brushing and that too after wearing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/orthodontists\/dental-braces\/\">braces<\/a> for so long to correct your smile.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Improve_Your_Diet\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improve Your Diet:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s an old saying that you are what you eat. Avoid drinks and foods with excess sugar since they can cause a lot of damage to your teeth. Avoid tea, coffee, and other drinks which can cause teeth discoloration including foods that are acidic in nature such as grapes and berries. Include more calcium and vitamins in your diet to make sure your body gets all the raw material it needs to maintain your oral health. Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption as both can not only cause discoloration and gum disease but can also damage other vital organs and impact your immune system as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_Regular_Dentist_Appointments\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make Regular Dentist Appointments:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s never too late to start visiting your dentist on a monthly basis. Regular appointments ensure that you stay updated on your oral health and can give you the chance to preemptively target any oral concerns. Remember that severe pain and swelling can be telltale signs of tooth infection so don&#8217;t be lazy when it comes to oral care. Always make sure that you consult an expert with experience in the field such as those provided by <\/span><b>Enfield Royal Clinic in Dubai <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to ensure that you get the best possible advice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Retainers_Are_A_Must\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Retainers Are A Must:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After removing your braces, your dentist will guide you on using your retainers. Retainers ensure that the corrections made with the help of braces stay intact and that the teeth don&#8217;t revert to their original crooked position. Retainers have to be worn all the time at first and are later only used at night. Make sure to clean them thoroughly after each use since bacteria can easily enter through a damaged or infected retainer.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Results\"><\/span>Results:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24516\" src=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/How-Do-I-Care-For-My-Teeth-After-Braces-in-Dubai.jpg\" alt=\"How Do I Care For My Teeth After Braces in Dubai\" width=\"259\" height=\"172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/How-Do-I-Care-For-My-Teeth-After-Braces-in-Dubai.jpg 259w, https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/How-Do-I-Care-For-My-Teeth-After-Braces-in-Dubai-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 259px) 100vw, 259px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24522\" src=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/How-Do-I-Care-For-My-Teeth-After-Braces-Clinic-in-Abu-Dhabi.jpg\" alt=\"How Do I Care For My Teeth After Braces Clinic in Abu Dhabi\" width=\"259\" height=\"172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/How-Do-I-Care-For-My-Teeth-After-Braces-Clinic-in-Abu-Dhabi.jpg 259w, https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/How-Do-I-Care-For-My-Teeth-After-Braces-Clinic-in-Abu-Dhabi-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 259px) 100vw, 259px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24520\" src=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/How-Do-I-Care-For-My-Teeth-After-Braces-Clinic-in-Dubai-Abu-Dhabi.jpg\" alt=\"How Do I Care For My Teeth After Braces Clinic in Dubai &amp; Abu Dhabi\" width=\"259\" height=\"172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/How-Do-I-Care-For-My-Teeth-After-Braces-Clinic-in-Dubai-Abu-Dhabi.jpg 259w, https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/How-Do-I-Care-For-My-Teeth-After-Braces-Clinic-in-Dubai-Abu-Dhabi-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 259px) 100vw, 259px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24519\" src=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Best-How-Do-I-Care-For-My-Teeth-After-Braces-Clinic-in-Dubai-Abu-Dhabi.jpg\" alt=\"Best How Do I Care For My Teeth After Braces Clinic in Dubai &amp; Abu Dhabi\" width=\"259\" height=\"172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Best-How-Do-I-Care-For-My-Teeth-After-Braces-Clinic-in-Dubai-Abu-Dhabi.jpg 259w, https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Best-How-Do-I-Care-For-My-Teeth-After-Braces-Clinic-in-Dubai-Abu-Dhabi-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 259px) 100vw, 259px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24518\" src=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Best-How-Do-I-Care-For-My-Teeth-After-Braces-Clinic-in-Dubai.jpg\" alt=\"Best How Do I Care For My Teeth After Braces Clinic in Dubai\" width=\"259\" height=\"172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Best-How-Do-I-Care-For-My-Teeth-After-Braces-Clinic-in-Dubai.jpg 259w, https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Best-How-Do-I-Care-For-My-Teeth-After-Braces-Clinic-in-Dubai-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 259px) 100vw, 259px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24517\" src=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Best-How-Do-I-Care-For-My-Teeth-After-Braces-in-Dubai.png\" alt=\"Best How Do I Care For My Teeth After Braces in Dubai\" width=\"259\" height=\"172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Best-How-Do-I-Care-For-My-Teeth-After-Braces-in-Dubai.png 259w, https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Best-How-Do-I-Care-For-My-Teeth-After-Braces-in-Dubai-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 259px) 100vw, 259px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Book_A_Consultation\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Book A Consultation!<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you found your answer to <\/span><b>How Do I Care For My Teeth After Braces in Dubai, Abu Dhabi &amp; Sharjah<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and would like to book a consultation with us at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/orthodontists\/\">Enfield Royal Orthodontists Clinic in Dubai<\/a><b>,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> feel free to book a consultation on the form given below.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Taking care of teeth is a lot easier these days than it used to be. 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