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What Foods Are Advisable For A Person With Braces?

im indian 21 years old male i have braces for the past three year even now and i use oral b cross action power batter toothbrush and do toothpaste matter ? and what kind of tooth paste do u suggest and i had my braces broken by me due to the hard eaten food by me i had chicken,guava and stuff so what foods you suggest me to eat and what to avoid (iam a south indian from india)
Mon, 18 Jan 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain the first thing that I would like to tell you is that 3 years of having braces does not sound normal as fixed braces gives appropriate results in one and half years to a maximum of 2 years but in case if you are having braces since three years and still you are wearing then you need to check with another orthodontist to rule out the exact cause of the prolonged treatment and get the rectification and proper treatment done..
As far as the food that can be taken is concerned you can take soft foods like rice and pulses, chapatis which is properly minced, soft foods and all kinds of semi solid food items..
You can use any proper brand of toothpaste as it will not make much of difference and you have to brush properly..
You have to use specialized toothbrushes known as Orthodontic brushes for proper cleaning around braces.
You should also gargle after meals, use antiseptic mouthwashes and warm saline gargles.

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Foods Are Advisable For A Person With Braces?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain the first thing that I would like to tell you is that 3 years of having braces does not sound normal as fixed braces gives appropriate results in one and half years to a maximum of 2 years but in case if you are having braces since three years and still you are wearing then you need to check with another orthodontist to rule out the exact cause of the prolonged treatment and get the rectification and proper treatment done.. As far as the food that can be taken is concerned you can take soft foods like rice and pulses, chapatis which is properly minced, soft foods and all kinds of semi solid food items.. You can use any proper brand of toothpaste as it will not make much of difference and you have to brush properly.. You have to use specialized toothbrushes known as Orthodontic brushes for proper cleaning around braces. You should also gargle after meals, use antiseptic mouthwashes and warm saline gargles. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.