Page: << Prev | 1 | 2 Hard, sticky or extremely-sweet foods can get caught on the braces, bend the wires, loosen the cement that binds the braces to the teeth, cause cavities, leave permanent white marks on the teeth or even pull off the braces, so such foods must be avoided. However, patients with braces still can sing, play a musical instrument; play various sports and even kiss, say orthodontists. When braces are removed, patients must wear a retainer to preserve the corrections made. The amount of time varies; sometimes, the retainer is worn all the time and sometimes at night, anywhere from one to two years. In some people, the only way to ensure continued alignment is by the wearing of a retainer indefinitely. Text Continues Below
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American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics (AJO) from 1988 to the present - (www2.us.elsevierhealth.com)
Web site of William J. Trepp, DDS., PA – Allentown, PA - (http://www.orthodontics.org/)
American Dental Association – (http://www.ada.org)
American Association of Orthodontists - (http://www.orthodontics.org/)
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