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1. What kind of toothbrush is best for braces?
2. Does Tylenol help with braces pain?
3. Does eating with braces get easier?
4. At what age is it too late to get braces?
5. Can you get braces with missing teeth?
6. What is the age limit for braces?
7. Do you need special toothpaste for braces?
8. Are electric brushes good for braces?
9. Are braces painful?

What kind of toothbrush is best for braces?

Use an Oral-B® Electric Toothbrush with an Ortho® or Power Tip brush head that's specially designed to effectively and gently clean around braces. Be prepared to spend three times as long on your oral care while you have braces on your teeth. Don't worry, it's worth the time.

Does Tylenol help with braces pain?

It is not uncommon for your teeth to feel tender or sore after first getting braces. We suggest taking acetaminophen (Tylenol®, for example) for this soreness, as other pain relievers such as aspirin and ibuprofen slow down tooth movement.

Does eating with braces get easier?

After five days to a week, any initial discomfort associated with the braces should be gone or much improved. The teeth will have gradually acclimated to the braces, and eating should be much easier.

At what age is it too late to get braces?

The major advantage of treating irregularities at a young age is that orthodontic appliances are widely accepted in youth and ideal alignment can be achieved before adulthood. Most orthodontists agree, however, that it is never too late to get braces.

Can you get braces with missing teeth?

The answer is Yes. When teeth are missing, adjacent teeth will often drift into the empty space and this can lead to some real problems. Orthodontic treatment will correct and prevent these problems from happening or correct problems that may have happened as a result of missing teeth.

What is the age limit for braces?

Children with orthodontic issues can benefit from treatment at almost any age. The most suitable time for placement of braces is between 10 years and 14 years of age, while the mouth and head are still growing, and teeth are more responsive to straightening. Braces aren't just for kids.

Do you need special toothpaste for braces?

There is no one best toothpaste for braces. Unless you have been given directions by your orthodontist to use a specific product for some reason, you need to as a minimum look for and make use of a toothpaste that contains fluoride. ... When wearing a brace AVOID using a whitening toothpaste.

Are electric brushes good for braces?

Sonic and Oscillating Toothbrushes Are Safe for Braces

They're ideal for braces because they easily clean out food and bacteria trapped around brackets and elastics, and under wires. Even better, clinical research shows that sonic toothbrushes can remove more plaque than manual toothbrushing.

Are braces painful?

The honest answer is that braces do not hurt at all when they are applied to the teeth, so there is no reason to be anxious about the placement appointment. There will be mild soreness or discomfort after the orthodontic wire is engaged into the newly placed brackets, which may last for a few days to a week.