Wearing braces? Avoid these 3 common mistakes to protect your teeth and keep your treatment on track—especially #2!
Are you SURE you're not breaking any of these top 3 rules? 😬 Dr. Mcminn is spilling the tea on what NOT to do with your braces on! Pssst... #3 includes an ortho freebie! 🤫🤯 Hit that follow button to learn how to have the smile of YOUR dreams!
Three things not to do when you have braces:
1. Don’t drink soda or sugary drinks.
Soda is full of sugar and acid that can damage your teeth, cause cavities, and leave behind permanent white spots. Stick to water, milk, or sugar-free drinks.
2. Don’t use your teeth as tools.
Avoid using your teeth to open packages, tear fishing line, or twist off bottle caps. Braces make your teeth more vulnerable, and doing this can break your brackets—or even chip your teeth.
3. Always wear a mouthguard when playing sports.
Braces and sports don't mix without protection. We’ll even give you a mouthguard if you need one!
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Three things not to do when you have braces on:
1. Don’t drink soda pop.
Soda is full of sugar and acids that can damage your teeth, lead to cavities, and cause white spots around your brackets. Stick to water, milk, or sugar-free drinks instead.
2. Don’t use your teeth as a tool.
Avoid opening packages or tearing things with your teeth, like bottles, bags, or even fishing line. Braces make your teeth more vulnerable to damage, and this will almost definitely break your brackets—maybe even chip your teeth.
3. Don’t play sports without a mouthguard.
If you play any sports, wear a mouthguard. A hit to the mouth without protection can damage your braces and your teeth. We’ll even give you a mouthguard if you need one.
Now follow us to learn how to have the smile of your dreams.
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