I got braces approximately 2 weeks ago. After I eat a snack or lunch or something food gets stuck in my braces. My school is starting soon and I don't want to look like an idiot with something stuck in my braces. What should I do to prevent that from happening? Is there a quick, easy procedure to do or will food stop sticking in my braces over time? Thanks!
2006-08-31 10:25:54 · 15 answers · asked by xperfectegox 3 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body
theres nothing that you can do to prevent food from getting stuck in your braces. but you can carry a pocket size mirror in your bag and pack a few tooth picks in your pocket everyday. After you eat anything at school, you can check the mirror for food.
Hope that helps!!
2006-08-31 10:29:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just keep the little pick thing they gave you and run it between your braces and teeth after you eat.. I wore braces for 2 1/2 years and food never stops getting caught. Just make sure and clean your teath
2006-08-31 10:32:29 · answer #2 · answered by Funny Lady 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had braces a while ago, and I remmber them telling you to make sure you brush your teeth after every meal, or even maybe step off to the washroom and rise your mouth out with water or mouthwash.
2006-08-31 10:28:17 · answer #3 · answered by sexylittlemisstweetybird83 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't eat sandwiches or anything you have to bite down into!! If you can eat something that you can stick in your mouth and chew in the back, that will help. You could always bring a toothbrush and brush your teeth in the bathroom.
2006-08-31 10:29:20 · answer #4 · answered by thaigoddess1 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
when i had braces i kept a travel tooth brush in my bag and after any snack and after lunch i would just excuse myself to the bathroom and do a quick touch up with the tooth brush by just ading water or you can do it dry too
**and for minty fresh breath all day use toothpaste
2006-08-31 10:32:54 · answer #5 · answered by Jstlovinyou 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You should use care & take small bites & chew slowly with crunchy/crispy foods. Go 2 ur orthodontist to see if he can take the piece of food out.
2006-08-31 10:31:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The easiest thing is to just get one of those things to clean out your teeth like floss on a stick or whatever it is and clean it out that way...
2006-08-31 10:33:33 · answer #7 · answered by lil_joes_lil_sis70 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had the same problem when i first got them. you can eat soft foods like jello or pudding. but if u dont want to drink water after u eat it helps. i cant guarntee that your teeth will be super clean though!
2006-08-31 10:29:55 · answer #8 · answered by :) 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not really, just carry a compact mirror in your purse or backpack and check your teeth after you eat lunch, I do the same thing all the time
2006-08-31 10:28:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i've ahd my braces for 2 yrs already, its not a big deal...you get food stuck, you get it out...its not hard...trust me you'll get used to it ina couple of days...no procedure will help you, just deal with it..nothing will happen you just take it out...
2006-08-31 11:17:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋