Rinse mouth out after every snack/meal?

Question

i just got braces and i feel the need to rinse my mouth out after i eat any food. my friends that have braces say they dont have to rinse there mouth out that often but if i don't it feels uncomfortable. will this feeling going away?

Answer 1

yes , u need not feel about that, because ur health is important than any feeling....

Answer 2

When I got braces I didn't have that feeling to rinse, although I think it may be because a lot of foods get stuck in braces so you're uncomfortable with that feeling, but over time I think you won't feel the need as much. My orthodontist advised that I brush after every meal, so maybe you want to consider that.

Another example of something that I did when I just got braces but don't do now is use the wax. When I just got them on I had wax on every bracket of my braces and I didn't even know how I would survive on just one container, but now I don't even use it anymore.

Answer 3

The food gets stuck in between the wire and thicker liquids are more likely to cling to your teeth. It's going to feel weird for about a month, as then everytime you get them tightened

I would definitely promote rinsing (or even brushing) after each meal, as it lowers the chances of tooth decay. If you don't, you can get some pretty painful consequences.