HiTech Orthodontics

🍬Can I still eat lollies when I’ve got braces?

A common question we get asked. Honestly we recommend you don’t eat lollies at all but we know that can be hard. Hard candies and chewy sweets are an absolute no - they can actually damage the braces themselves. Minties and Redskins and chewy toffees and similar should be avoided completely.

🍭The thing is - sugar coats the enamel of your teeth and, if left there can eat away at it causing decay and cavities. The extra complication with braces is that it’s easier for that sugar coating to get trapped around the edge or behind the metal brace. The result can be tooth damage or discolouration when the braces are removed. We don’t want that for you!

🪥Braces may sound like they are hard work but they really aren’t and the results are worth it. Taking a little bit of extra care with your teeth cleaning, flossing and rinsing with water after every meal will go a long way towards protecting you from any issues (see our earlier posts for tips).

🥤Avoiding sugary drinks completely is one simple way to protect your teeth. Grownups - that goes for you too and includes energy drinks, mixers, pre-mixed alcohol and super sugary wines like Prosecco. Drinking water between and after alcohol is a good way to protect your teeth (with the bonus of helping you drink less and avoid a hangover).

👉 So if you have a sweet tooth and you’re planning to get braces, now would be a great time to cut down in preparation. Perhaps your whole family can get involved.

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We use state-of-the-art technology in all our clinics and services. Technology helps us achieve more accurate results, may reduce your time in treatment and lessens the discomfort of older methods.

Take this intra-oral scanner for instance - say good bye to those messy and uncomfortable mouth impressions you may have had in the past, and hello to a super quick and accurate digital impression of your mouth and teeth. Not only that, but the kids love seeing their digital mouth appear on screen 😄

If you’re thinking about orthodontic treatment for yourself or wondering if your child needs it, please contact us for an initial consultation.

👉 Head to our website to find out more or to book an appointment. You can also call us on 03 5622 1630.

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