Broken Brackets- What Parents Should Know About it?
Kids having braces often deal with the problem of broken braces. Well, it is not very tough to pick a broken brace. If you notice closely, you will see that it does not remain attached to your teeth.
Reasons behind broken brackets
Multiple reasons are responsible for broken brackets. At times, the way you are taking care of your braces can also turn out to be the reason behind damaged braces. Similarly, how your dentist is bonding can also be one of them. Here are a few common reasons that cause broken brackets.
Eating or biting hard, sticky food can damage the braces. Therefore, avoid foods like ice, chips, waffles, etc.
Continuous teeth grinding at night or putting a lot of pressure on the braces can damage them.
If you are hit in your mouth during games or while performing sports activity can lead to broken braces.
Suppose you are biting on something deeply; it will damage the lower teeth brackets.
If none of these happened, probably the problem happened at the clinic during the bonding process. A weaker bond is yet another one of the common problems that you can face. Let us see the things that can lead to a weaker bracket bonding.
If your teeth get wet during the bonding process due to saliva, the bond will be weakened. Besides, keeping teeth dry can be tough during this process. Thus, it is best to consult Oklahoma’s TMJ dentists.
Cleaning teeth before the bonding process is extremely important. Plaque, tartar, or food buildup on your teeth is definitely not a good thing. Not cleaning your teeth before bonding the braces will weaken them. Consequently, orthodontists clean your teeth; however, cleaning might not be enough at times.
During the bonding process, the braces can shift, especially in kids who have problems sitting still for long.
What to do if your kid has broken braces?
Broken braces are quite problematic for those carrying them in their mouth. However, TMJ dentists believe that there are certain remedies to ease your discomfort. If your brace is sliding around, what you can do is put some wax on it for keeping it attached to your teeth. You will notice that the bracket is not moving. Moreover, you won’t face any discomfort or annoyance.
Alternatively, if there is any poking archwire from the back brackets, make sure to cut off the wire using a fingernail clipper. You can even place some orthodontic wax on it to prevent it from poking your cheek. One thing that you have to be careful about is brushing your teeth with broken braces.
Get your broken braces fixed from us!
Are you planning to get your kid’s teeth braced? At TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centre of Oklahoma City, you can get your teeth shaped using quality braces. Besides, we provide free consultation when it comes to getting clear braces. Call us today for booking an appointment!
**Disclaimer: The information on this page is not intended to be a doctor's advice, nor does it create any form of patient-doctor relationship.