The role of dental braces

Teeth are not only important organs for eating, but also one of the important criteria for facial beauty. Generally speaking, if a person has neat and white teeth, his smile will naturally be more generous and charming. However, if a person has yellow teeth, sparse teeth or uneven teeth, his smile will have no beauty at all. For this reason, many people choose to have their teeth filled or wear braces. So, is it necessary to wear braces when filling teeth?

1. Do I need to use braces after filling a tooth?

1. You don’t need to wear braces if the tooth decay is mild: If it is a mild tooth decay, you only need to do a simple filling treatment, disinfect and clean the tooth hole, and then fill the tooth hole with filling materials.

2. If the tooth decay is serious, you need to wear braces: However, if the tooth decay is serious and has damaged the dental pulp nerve, root canal treatment is needed, which is what we call nerve killing treatment. After root canal treatment, the teeth are very fragile and prone to breaking and falling off. You should wear braces to protect your teeth, which can enhance the chewing power of the teeth and make the teeth stronger and more durable.

2. What should you pay attention to after filling a tooth?

1. Pay attention to care. After a tooth filling, you should pay attention to oral health and hygiene, maintain the good habit of brushing your teeth regularly, do not use too much force when brushing your teeth, be careful and gentle, and use a soft-bristled toothbrush. You should also change your toothpaste regularly. It is best to use medicated toothpaste, which can kill bacteria and disinfect, and can inhibit the recurrence of tooth decay. After a decayed tooth is filled, you should go to the hospital for regular checkups. If the filling material becomes loose or falls off, you should seek professional treatment in a timely manner.

2. Pay attention to healthy diet. Because teeth and diet are directly related, you should pay special attention to your diet after a filling. You should eat more liquid and semi-liquid foods within one week after the filling, and eat more soft foods such as bread and noodles. In normal times, you should eat more light food, more fresh vegetables and fruits, more calcium-rich foods, and drink more pork rib soup, which can make your teeth stronger and healthier. After a tooth is filled, you should eat less or no spicy food, and do not excessively chew hard food on the side of the tooth that has been filled.

3. Tips

You don’t necessarily have to use braces after having a filling. You can listen to your doctor’s advice to decide whether to use braces. Not everyone needs to wear braces after a tooth is filled. In fact, wearing braces can also have side effects, including symptoms such as gum discomfort. If the braces cause rejection of the gums, symptoms such as redness, swelling and pain in the gums will also occur. When choosing braces, you should also choose materials that meet quality standards and are suitable for you, so as to avoid irritation to the gums, but the more expensive the braces are, it does not necessarily mean they are the best.