When you have braces, it is important to take care of them and not break anything. When a part of your braces breaks, your teeth can stop moving and sometimes can even move the wrong way! It often takes a longer appointment to repair a broken appliance and get the teeth moving the right direction again. This results in a loss of treatment time. The end result is that loose or broken braces or appliances often mean you will need braces for a longer time.

If you are careful in watching what you eat during treatment and can avoid breaking any part of the braces, your treatment will go much smoother and you will more likely get your braces off on time. 

Fast treatment and a great smile are your rewards for following these guidelines.

Try and avoid these four types of foods during your treatment:

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