My Braces Are Giving Me Bad Breath

Bunn Orthodontic Group

 

We understand that bad breath can be uncomfortable to talk about but unfortunately it happens to most people for several different reasons.  The most common factor for bad breath in patients with braces at Bunn Orthodontic Group is poor oral hygiene.

After getting braces, patients may develop bad breath from not cleaning their teeth correctly. Bacteria feeds on food particles left in your mouth, and this bacteria creates odor. Because braces contain so many small spaces to trap food, the habits that worked great for cleaning your teeth before braces may no longer be enough.

5 Ways to Prevent Bad Breath While Wearing Braces

1. Brush and Floss Often - Follow a strict routine of brushing and flossing regularly. Brush your teeth after breakfast every morning and prior to going to bed. Follow this up with a daily flossing to remove any food particles and buildup of plaque between your teeth.

2. Stay Hydrated - Dehydration is bad for both your overall health and your oral health as it can increase the chances of bad breath greatly. Drink a lot of water every day to keep your mouth constantly clean and moist.

3. Eat the Right Foods - Try to avoid sugary foods as much as possible as they lead to poor dental health which in turn leads to tooth decay and bad breath.

4. Use a Water Flosser – The powerful jets of water provided by a Water Flosser is great for cleaning between your braces…leaving your mouth clean and fresh.

5. Schedule Regular Dental Visits - Scheduling regular dental visits will help you keep any tooth and gum problems at bay as well as to rectify any oral health issues that may be contributing to bad breath or affecting your braces.

For more information on fighting bad breath visit our website or give one of our friendly team members a call...we are here to help.

The Choice is Clear with Invisalign

Invisalign

“The Choice is Clear.” You may have heard this slogan many times in the past…but what does it mean in terms of orthodontic care?

Typically when we think orthodontics, we think traditional metal braces. And while technology has made many advances in traditional braces…there are more options for achieving the smile you have always dreamed of.

The Invisalign System straightens your teeth without wires and brackets, using a series of clear, customized, removable appliances called aligners. Not only is Invisalign effective, but the aligners are nearly invisible and can be worn without detection. This eliminates the anxiety or low self-confidence that usually come with traditional metal braces.

Invisalign takes a modern approach to straightening teeth, using custom-made aligners created for you and only you. These aligners are smooth, comfortable and virtually invisible. Wearing the aligners will gradually and gently shift your teeth into place, based on the exact movements Dr. Beverley J. Bunn has planned out for you.

Unlike traditional braces, Invisalign aligners can be removed instantly and easily.  You can take them out without compromising your treatment. Because you can remove the aligners at your leisure, you don’t have to avoid any foods like patients with traditional braces do.  Invisalign makes it easy to eat whatever you want, whenever you want. There are no metal brackets to attach and no wires to tighten. You just pop in a new set of aligners approximately every two weeks, until your treatment is complete.

More adults are seeking orthodontic treatment, and it's not hard to figure out why. Appliances that are barely noticeable have been developed to give adults more discreet choices when it comes to orthodontic treatment. With the Invisalign System, you’ll achieve a great smile with little disruption in your daily life.

If you’re considering orthodontic treatment for you or your teen, please call our San Antonio Orthodontic Office to learn how you can benefit from Invisalign! Request a consultation today…initial consultations at the Bunn Orthodontic Group are always free!

Did you know…

Only an orthodontist who has been trained and certified by Align Technology can diagnose and treat using Invisalign. Invisalign is not intended for children and is not appropriate for every adult. Only an orthodontist, like Dr. Bunn, can determine if this treatment is an effective option for you.