How long will I be wearing my brace? <\/strong>Probably not the answer you were hoping for but \u2013 it really does depend! Firstly, one main factor is whether you\u2019re wearing fixed braces or removable braces.<\/p>\n The length of treatment also depends on how well you adhere to your orthodontist\u2019s guidance and instruction. Those who neglect their treatment or cut corners will be wearing their braces for longer than those who don\u2019t!<\/p>\n You should be looking to visit your orthodontist every 6-8 weeks in order to track your progress and make sure things are on track.<\/p>\n If you\u2019ve got a removable brace, be sure to remove it before eating or drinking things that might get caught in the brace. If you\u2019re a chronic nail biter or pencil nibbler, this has to stop, otherwise you may damage your brace!<\/p>\n If you\u2019re wearing a removable brace, don\u2019t delay in putting it back in once you\u2019ve finished playing \u2013 there may be some circumstances where you are not allowed to remove the brace to do this so it\u2019s best to check with your orthodontist. It\u2019s possible that you may produce a different sound to normal whilst playing and wearing your brace.<\/p>\n Products such as fluoride and tartar control agents help to keep you brace clean and bacteria-free.<\/p>\n It is important not to abandon your oral health when you\u2019ve got a brace (and indeed in any instance!) Failing to look after your mouth and teeth whilst wearing braces exposes you a greater chance of tooth decay and tooth decalcification (losing the calcium from the surface of your teeth), which can leave white spots on your teeth.<\/p>\n Use a separate toothbrush to clean your brace. It\u2019s a good idea to clean it above something clean, so that if you drop it it doesn\u2019t gather germs or dirt. You can ask your orthodontist for special techniques to help you clean you brace. Use toothpaste to do this.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Frequently asked questions about life with braces\u2026. How long will I be wearing my brace? Probably not the answer you were hoping for but \u2013 it really does depend! Firstly, one main factor is whether you\u2019re wearing fixed braces or removable braces. Fixed \u2013 The average time period for these is between 12-24 months though […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":7895,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[19],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2665","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"yoast_head":"\n\n
How often should I visit my orthodontist?<\/h5>\n
Are there things to avoid?<\/h5>\n
Can I play musical instruments?<\/h5>\n
Are there products I can use for brace maintenance?<\/h5>\n
Why should I look after my mouth if I\u2019ve got a brace?<\/h5>\n
How do I clean a removable brace?<\/h5>\n