+86-15692113403
Orthodontic Training

Certificate Number Lookup
CN
×
Orthodontics training

Certificate Number Lookup

Contact number:

+86-15692113403

How to Eat Scientifically During Clear Aligner Treatment

Date:2021-05-20 22:27:29
Author:
Views:7363

　　Clear aligner treatment refers to the process of correcting misaligned teeth, abnormal tooth morphology, and tooth discoloration through oral techniques. The appropriate method varies depending on the specific condition of each patient, so it is recommended that patients choose a reputable dental hospital for treatment. During clear aligner treatment, in addition to actively cooperating with the doctor for examinations, patients should also pay attention to dietary care in daily life. So how should patients eat scientifically during clear aligner treatment?To help you understand, we will introduce this in detail below.

 IMG_7145.JPG

　　

Recommended foods for clear aligner patients:

 

　　Tooth movement relies on the absorption and deposition of periodontal bone, and a balanced diet helps facilitate tooth movement. If nutrition is unbalanced during clear aligner treatment, it may affect the treatment outcome, so it is especially important to maintain a balanced diet. Patients should eat plenty of vegetables and fruits(note: apples should be cut into small pieces to avoid loosening the brackets), and supplement vitamins to reduce mouth ulcers and angular cheilitis. Many patients wearing aligners are more prone to mouth ulcers or cracked corners of the mouth due to irritation from the appliance. Therefore, clear aligner patients should consciously supplement adequate vitamins, and dietary therapy is the simplest and most effective method. Lemons, grapes, strawberries, mangoes, watermelon, tomatoes, cantaloupe, asparagus, broccoli, kale, spinach, and potatoes are all rich in vitaminC, so be sure to consume more of these.

 

Foods to avoid for clear aligner patients:

 

　　Try to avoid sugary drinks such as cola, sprite, and fruit juice. High-sugar foods should be avoided as much as possible, including common candies, cookies, and other snacks. To prevent tooth decay, it is best to eat less of these during clear aligner treatment. If you really cannot resist, be sure to brush your teeth immediately afterward. Patients should also avoid hard foods such as sugarcane, ribs, crab, popsicles, chicken legs, beef jerky, and snacks with pits or shells, as these require significant force to bite or chew, which can loosen the aligners or deform the archwire, affecting tooth movement. Sticky foods should also be avoided, such as maltose, rice cakes, glutinous rice products, chewing gum, and soft candies, as they can stick to the aligners and wires, causing displacement.

 

　　Reminder: The above is an introduction to "How to Eat Scientifically During Clear Aligner Treatment". We hope this helps you understand. The clear aligner treatment process is generally long, so be sure to choose a reputable hospital. Additionally, patients should pay close attention to their diet during treatment to ensure the best results.


Previous：What should clear aligner patients pay attention to in their diet

Next：Does Clear Aligner Treatment Hurt?
Previous page
Next page

Recommended Articles