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After getting braces, new
patients may develop bad breath from not cleaning their teeth properly. Simply
doing a quick job brushing your teeth is not enough to keep your teeth in great
shape, especially when you wear braces. Bacteria feeds on food particles leftover
after you eat, and this sneaky bacterium creates an unpleasant odor.
We certainly understand bad
breath can be uncomfortable to talk about, but it happens to most of us. The
important thing to do if you’re experiencing bad breath (or know someone who
is) is to determine the root of the problem. The most common factor for bad
breath our patients is almost typically caused by poor oral hygiene.
It's important to brush immediately after every meal or snack or at least rinse
your mouth with water or mouthwash if you aren’t able to brush. Bad
breath-causing odors and bacteria can also cling to removable orthodontics (like
a retainer or clear aligners), so be
sure to remove them before eating, even if you're only having a snack.
If you need a refresher course on how to keep your Kelly Orthodontics smile looking it's very best, please let us know at your next appointment. We're happy to help!
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