+86-15692113403
Orthodontic Training

Certificate Number Lookup
CN
×
Orthodontics training

Certificate Number Lookup

Contact number:

+86-15692113403

What should clear aligner patients pay attention to in their diet

Date:2021-05-21 21:53:03
Author:
Views:7542

　　What should clear aligner patients pay attention to in their diet?Clear aligner treatment is a common orthodontic method for many children today. This method is quite effective in straightening teeth. After undergoing clear aligner treatment, patients often find eating to be inconvenient. So, what should clear aligner patients pay attention to in their diet?Many people are not familiar with this, so let us provide a detailed introduction below.

 IMG_7157.JPG

Dietary principles when wearing aligners:

 

When patients first get their aligners or wires adjusted, the teeth are subjected to orthodontic forces they have never experienced before. Most people will feel some discomfort, making it difficult to even open the mouth, let alone eat. Therefore, for the first two to three days, it is recommended to eat soft foods such as porridge or noodles. You can resume eating rice based on your own adaptation progress.

 

Foods to avoid: Clear aligner patients should strictly avoid foods such as sugarcane, ribs, guava, crab, popsicles, chicken legs, beef jerky, and snacks with pits or shells. These foods require significant force to bite or chew, which can loosen the aligners or bend the wires, 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 dislodge the aligners and wires. High-sugar foods should be minimized. Common snacks like candies and cookies should be avoided during treatment to prevent cavities. If you cannot resist, be sure to brush your teeth immediately afterward. Try to avoid sugary drinks such as cola, sprite, and fruit juice.

 

Foods to consume more: Tooth movement relies on the absorption and deposition of periodontal bone, and a balanced diet supports this process. If nutrition is unbalanced during clear aligner treatment, it may affect the treatment outcome, so it is important to maintain a balanced diet. Eat plenty of vegetables and fruits(note that apples should be cut into small pieces to avoid loosening the brackets), and supplement with vitamins to help reduce mouth ulcers and angular cheilitis.

 

Chewing principles during clear aligner treatment: With aligners on the teeth, it is hard for anyone to eat comfortably. No matter what you eat, it is best to chew slowly and thoroughly to avoid biting the gums or loosening the aligners. For harder foods like apples, cut them into small pieces before eating to prevent damaging the aligners. Be sure to chew alternately on both sides. Many people do not realize they have a habit of chewing on one side only. Very few people chew on both sides simultaneously; most people alternate between sides, which also counts as bilateral chewing.

 

　　The above is the detailed content on what clear aligner patients should pay attention to in their diet. We believe you now have a better understanding. Generally, patients who undergo clear aligner treatment at a reputable hospital can achieve satisfactory results.


Previous：What Preparations Should Patients Make Before Clear Aligner Treatment

Next：How to Eat Scientifically During Clear Aligner Treatment
Previous page
Next page

Recommended Articles