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Braces and other orthodontic treatments are consistently successful. For most patients, treatment goes smoothly from beginning to end. In some cases, though, orthodontic emergencies arise that can cause stress, force you to visit your orthodontist<\/a> at an inconvenient time, and increase the total cost of care. How can you avoid such a situation? Here are some practical tips to help you prevent orthodontic emergencies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Be Careful about What You Eat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are a number of foods that should be avoided while wearing braces. Such foods may get stuck in your braces, damage your brackets and wires, or cause other issues. Unfortunately, some of those foods, like popcorn and various candies, are amazingly delicious. Still, you should do all you can to find alternatives that can satisfy your cravings without endangering your treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wear a Mouthguard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to play sports? It would be smart to wear a mouthguard during practices and games, even if your activity of choice is traditionally considered to be non-contact. A mouthguard can prevent accidents from damaging both your braces and your oral tissues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep in mind that while a regular mouthguard can provide a degree of protection, it would be better to wear a custom orthodontic mouthguard instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Care Well for Your Orthodontic Appliances<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your braces or clear aligners, as well as any accessories that accompany them, require a certain level of care if they are to function properly. Here are some best practices that you should follow:<\/p>\n\n\n\n