Loose front teeth when wearing braces is a situation that some people are experiencing due to many different reasons. They significantly affect the treatment regimen as well as orthodontic results. Find out the information below immediately to know where the cause comes from? How to fix it most effectively?
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It is normal for front teeth to loosen during braces
Braces are a method of using orthodontic appliances to help teeth move to the correct position on the jaw, correcting the bite. Therefore, when you first start braces, it is normal for your front teeth to become loose. Because the force from the system of braces, wires, and other orthodontic devices causes the teeth to become misaligned and crooked, slowly moving according to the doctor’s treatment regimen. From there, one side of the alveolar bone will be temporarily absorbed while the other side will be thicker to make the tooth move. You may find your front teeth are a bit wobbly, which is understandable.
If this is the case, you just need to strictly follow your doctor’s instructions. Eating and practicing good oral hygiene will help keep your teeth strong during this time. It only takes a short period of time for the front teeth to stop shaking and return to their normal state.
In case the front teeth are loose during braces, you need to pay attention
If you see your front teeth wobbling for too long, accompanied by pain, this is abnormal. You need to see a doctor immediately for examination, examination and the most effective treatment.
According to analysis by experts, the cause of this condition is due to:
– Misaligned orthodontic plan: As you know, before braces, the doctor will create a treatment plan and regimen for each different case. This is essential to help control everything on schedule. If the doctor lacks professional experience, misdiagnoses, or creates an inaccurate treatment regimen, it will be difficult to achieve the desired results. The consequences even caused the front teeth to become loose.
– Improper technique of braces: When performing orthodontics, the doctor must ensure that the traction of the appliances is appropriate. If the traction is too little, it will not be effective. If the pulling force is too strong, the tooth will become loose and weak, or even cause the tooth root to be pulled out. Besides, changing the traction force at the wrong time also causes the teeth to be pinched, pushed, and shaken.
– Removing braces too early: In case the braces have not had enough time to stabilize in the new position and the appliance has been removed, this can also cause the front teeth to become loose.
– Dental diseases have not been completely treated: Before getting braces, the doctor will completely treat oral diseases such as tooth decay, periodontitis, gingivitis, etc. If not treated completely, it will cause complications. become more severe, affecting oral health. Teeth with braces will become weaker and may even have to be removed for treatment first.
– Due to improper living habits: Because there is a system of instruments inside the oral cavity, cleaning will require more perseverance and meticulousness. Failure to follow the instructions correctly can easily lead to the braces slipping off, affecting the traction of the teeth, causing the teeth to loosen.
– Due to weak tooth base: If your teeth are already weak and still get braces, the risk of teeth loosening is very high.
Consequences of loose front teeth during braces
If the front teeth become loose during braces due to the above undesirable causes, they can lead to dangerous complications. Eg:
- Leading to damage, pulp inflammation, prolonged jaw pain, and more serious loose teeth
- Causes bone loss in teeth, receding gums, causing many other consequences such as malocclusion, tooth extraction, etc.
- Loose front teeth affect the chewing function, negatively affecting the stomach and digestive system
- Easier to get dental diseases due to more difficult hygiene. If the condition is severe, it will limit chewing function
- and damage teeth
- Can cause teeth to fall out sooner when weak teeth are subjected to orthodontic tightening forces
How to fix loose front teeth with braces
Loose front teeth during braces are a sign of incorrect braces or poor oral care. Prolonged condition will cause other dental risks. If you see any strange signs while wearing braces such as prolonged pain, broken braces, etc., you need to immediately contact your doctor for examination and treatment as soon as possible.
While the patient came for a follow-up examination, the doctor discovered that dental diseases arising from orthodontics needed to be thoroughly treated before getting braces. Then adjust the tightening force to the appropriate level to help the teeth stabilize soon. If the case is more severe, braces will be applied again.
How to take care of your teeth when wearing braces
One of the most difficult things about braces is oral hygiene. In particular, using the appliance system takes more time than normal teeth. However, if you know how, everything will go smoothly, helping you have clean teeth and fresh breath without fear of cavities when wearing braces.
– Choose a toothbrush and toothpaste
You should choose a soft-bristled toothbrush that fits your mouth and has a tapered brush head that helps penetrate deep inside. Groove brushes, interdental brushes or electric brushes are three great suggestions for you.
In addition, toothpaste should be chosen with low abrasive properties. Usually, whitening toothpastes have a higher wear rate and are not suitable for braces. You look for products containing Fluoride which is very good for oral health.
– Brush your teeth thoroughly
You should brush your teeth at least 2-3 times a day after main meals. The principle when brushing teeth is to brush all tooth surfaces, the outer surface, inner surface and chewing surface. Tilting the brush to create an angle of about 45 degrees helps the bristles go deeper into the gum groove, adding a massage and cleaning effect to the gums.
You brush the high, low and side parts of the braces thoroughly to remove food and plaque. Remember to brush your tongue too because this is where up to 70% of bacteria are concentrated. Brushing your tongue will help you feel more comfortable and have fresher breath.
If you notice bleeding when brushing your teeth, you don’t need to worry. Just follow the correct technique and next time everything will go more smoothly.
– Use the dental floss
For positions where a brush cannot reach, dental floss is the optimal choice. Each time you do it, you cut a section about 20 – 30cm and skillfully weave your way through the wire, going into the places where plaque remains.
– Use a water flosser
If you have more money, you can buy yourself a water flosser. They help your mouth feel cleaner and cooler. Their function is to rely on the pressure of the water flow to blow away remaining food particles hidden deep inside that even dental floss has not yet reached.
– Use mouthwash
After completing the above tasks, use mouthwash again to thoroughly remove bacteria in the oral cavity. Currently on the market there are many different lines of mouthwash for people with braces.
Nutrition for people with braces
For people with braces, in the beginning when you are not familiar with the appliances, you should eat foods that are soft, liquid, low in debris and nutritious. After that, you can eat a normal diet.
– Some foods to eat:
Foods made from milk such as yogurt, cakes, cheese, butter, etc.
Egg dishes such as boiled eggs, fried eggs,…
Breads and pastries are smooth and spongy, without sprinkles
Porous, soft foods such as noodles, cereals, soft cooked rice, etc.
Food is cooked and simmered such as porridge, vermicelli, pho,…
Meat dishes are prepared in soft, small balls from meat, poultry, and seafood
Boiled, steamed, mashed vegetables, etc.
Fruits pressed into juice and smoothies
Chocolate cream milk, cakes such as brownies, soft cookies
– Some foods should be avoided:
Foods that are too chewy and flexible such as banh day, fried sticky rice, hard-crust bread
Crispy foods like popcorn, potato chips, etc.
Foods that are hard, difficult to chew, and require a lot of force, such as candy, ice cubes, bones, cartilage,…
Foods that require a lot of chewing such as apples, boiled corn, etc.
Dishes that are too hot like hot pot, hot soup… or too cold like ice
These foods are too hard and solid and can cause misaligned teeth, loosen brackets, and damage appliances. Thus, braces will take more time, prolonging the unwanted process.
In addition, you should come for a follow-up examination according to your doctor’s appointment to quickly detect abnormalities during the orthodontic process, if any.
If you have any questions or concerns related to braces, please contact HOTLINE 093.186.3366 – 086.690.7886 or register for a consultation (no fee) with Dr. Duc AAO for the earliest support. REGISTER
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