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A guide to maintaining a healthy smile while wearing braces

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Dental braces are devices that help correct misaligned and overcrowded teeth. For many individuals, these dental structures can cause damage to their teeth and gums. They can also cause difficulties in breaking down food. While most people wear braces during their adolescent years, these days, it's not uncommon for adults to improve their teeth with the dental appliance. Dr. Kami Hoss shares this guide to maintaining a healthy smile while wearing braces. Image source: Pexels.com Image source: Pexels.com Brush and floss more. Food and bacteria can build up in the mouth faster with braces in place. This is why dentists advise their patients to brush after every meal. Those who wear braces use special brushes that can clean the brackets. Flossing should be done at least once a day to keep teeth and gums clean. Stay away from hard and sticky foods. Dentists like Dr. Kami Hoss advise their patients to watch what they eat. Hard and crunchy foods like nut

Acceledontics: A revolutionary teeth-straightening technology

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Having the teeth straightened results in a lot of benefits. Firstly, it gives people increased confidence because of a better-looking smile. Beyond the aesthetics, it also has functional benefits as an aligned set of teeth makes it easier for people to chew and positively impacts the pronunciation of letters and words. Teeth straightening also leads to healthier gums and less likelihood of mouth injuries. I mage source: acceledontics.com However, traditional braces usually take a considerable amount of time. To shorten the time needed to wear braces, Dr. Kami Hoss launched an accelerated teeth-straightening technology, named Acceledontics. It was made to make the orthodontic treatment quicker, more aesthetic, and more comfortable. Traditional braces require an individual to wait for one to two years, at a minimum, before achieving the full results. After wearing the braces, a retainer is also needed for up to two years to make sure that the tissues surrounding the str