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Anything hard. This can pop off your braces then have to get them re-cemented.
The candy, corn, sticky things is to prevent things from getting stuck in tight areas increasing your chances of cariogenic activities (ie cavities, caries). Be sure to brush your teeth often and floss in between your teeth with a floss threader.
Stay away from Sucrose.
I got a free sonicare toothbrush and its well... AMAZING. If you got extra funds get that, if not you can thoroughly brush with a normal toothbrush, and that will work as long as you use it correctly. Ie Modified Bass Technique.
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Modified Bass Method
(only currently recommended technique)how to brush
This is widely excepted as the most effective measure for the removal of plaque around the gumline, this area being the most significant in the control of early and advanced gum disease.
Direct the brush towards the roots of the teeth at a 45ยบ angle. Press lightly but not enough to bend the bristles and then gently, with short movements, brush back and forth in a vibratory type action.
This may seem a little more difficult behind (tongue/palate) the front teeth. If you use a pencil grip, it is easy to brush side-to-side in these areas.
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http://www.find-health-articles.com/rec_pub_16451532-comparison-modified-bass-technique-normal-toothbrushing-practices.htm
http://www.drbunn.com/brushing.htm
How To Brush
Modified Bass brushing technique:
* Hold the head of the toothbrush horizontally against your teeth with the bristles part way on the gums
* Tilt the brush head to about a 45-degree angle, so the bristles are pointing under the gum line.
* Move the toothbrush in very short horizontal strokes so the tips of the bristles stay in one place, but the head of the brush waggles back and forth. Or use tiny circular motions. This allows the bristles to slide gently under the gum. Do this for about 20 strokes. This assures that adequate time will be spent cleaning away as much plaque as possible. Note: this is a very gentle motion. In healthy gums, this should cause no pain. Brushing too vigorously or with large strokes can damage gum tissue.
* Roll or flick the brush so that the bristles move out from under the gum toward the biting edge of the tooth. This helps move the plaque out from under the gum line.
* Repeat for every tooth, so that all tooth surfaces and gum lines are cleaned.
* For the insides of your front teeth, where the horizontal brush position is cumbersome, hold the brush vertically instead. Again, use gentle back and forth brushing action and finish with a roll or flick of the brush toward the biting edge.
* To clean the biting or chewing surfaces of the teeth, hold the brush so the bristles are straight down on the flat surface of the molars.
* Gently move the brush back and forth or in tiny circles to clean the entire surface. Move to a new tooth or area until all teeth are cleaned.
* Rinse with water to clear the mouth of food residue and removed plaque.
* You can clear even more bacteria out of your mouth by brushing your tongue. With your toothbrush, brush firmly but gently from back to front. Do not go so far back in your mouth that you gag. Rinse again.
The candy, corn, sticky things is to prevent things from getting stuck in tight areas increasing your chances of cariogenic activities (ie cavities, caries). Be sure to brush your teeth often and floss in between your teeth with a floss threader.
Stay away from Sucrose.
I got a free sonicare toothbrush and its well... AMAZING. If you got extra funds get that, if not you can thoroughly brush with a normal toothbrush, and that will work as long as you use it correctly. Ie Modified Bass Technique.
________________
Modified Bass Method
(only currently recommended technique)how to brush
This is widely excepted as the most effective measure for the removal of plaque around the gumline, this area being the most significant in the control of early and advanced gum disease.
Direct the brush towards the roots of the teeth at a 45ยบ angle. Press lightly but not enough to bend the bristles and then gently, with short movements, brush back and forth in a vibratory type action.
This may seem a little more difficult behind (tongue/palate) the front teeth. If you use a pencil grip, it is easy to brush side-to-side in these areas.
__________________
http://www.find-health-articles.com/rec_pub_16451532-comparison-modified-bass-technique-normal-toothbrushing-practices.htm
http://www.drbunn.com/brushing.htm
How To Brush
Modified Bass brushing technique:
* Hold the head of the toothbrush horizontally against your teeth with the bristles part way on the gums
* Tilt the brush head to about a 45-degree angle, so the bristles are pointing under the gum line.
* Move the toothbrush in very short horizontal strokes so the tips of the bristles stay in one place, but the head of the brush waggles back and forth. Or use tiny circular motions. This allows the bristles to slide gently under the gum. Do this for about 20 strokes. This assures that adequate time will be spent cleaning away as much plaque as possible. Note: this is a very gentle motion. In healthy gums, this should cause no pain. Brushing too vigorously or with large strokes can damage gum tissue.
* Roll or flick the brush so that the bristles move out from under the gum toward the biting edge of the tooth. This helps move the plaque out from under the gum line.
* Repeat for every tooth, so that all tooth surfaces and gum lines are cleaned.
* For the insides of your front teeth, where the horizontal brush position is cumbersome, hold the brush vertically instead. Again, use gentle back and forth brushing action and finish with a roll or flick of the brush toward the biting edge.
* To clean the biting or chewing surfaces of the teeth, hold the brush so the bristles are straight down on the flat surface of the molars.
* Gently move the brush back and forth or in tiny circles to clean the entire surface. Move to a new tooth or area until all teeth are cleaned.
* Rinse with water to clear the mouth of food residue and removed plaque.
* You can clear even more bacteria out of your mouth by brushing your tongue. With your toothbrush, brush firmly but gently from back to front. Do not go so far back in your mouth that you gag. Rinse again.
Corn on the Cob or anything chewy like caramel.
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Had braces on for several years
Had braces on for several years
The usual stuff. Bubblegum, corn, hard candy, soft candy, soda... If you have braces now be prepared to brush your teeth alot.
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