BRACES:somethings to know
pros and cons about braces- they are good because they straighten your teeth,but bad because they limit you to certian foods and you cant eat anything good(like candy),i have braces myself and they make you look different-which may or maynot be a bad thing, sometimes i think braces are fun i mean you can get so many colors for you rubber bands and stuff.
WHAT NOT TO EAT
some things not to eat are:Gum-it can get all caught up in your brackets or pull out a band or even break a bracket,Hard candy such as life savers-can pull out a band or break a bracket if you bite it,Popcorn-can get caught in between wires and brackets and may take alot of brushing to get out,Taffy-because its sticky and chewy it can get caught on brackets and wires or or pull out bands
SAFETY TIPS
some ways to protect your braces are:dont eat foods that your not supposed to,wear a mouthguard when playing sports,carry a emergency kit-a toothbrush,toothpaste,wax,a little mirror and extra rubber bands(if you use them)
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