Floss with the right technique
Flossing every day with braces can be a very tedious process. There are so many areas that you need to reach and although it's exhausting, it is absolutely necessary.
As you floss, you need to ensure you're being gentle and that you're using the right technique. Also, remember that you also shouldn't rush through the process.
If you're struggling, you can consult your dentist on some tools that can help you get the job done more efficiently like threaders.
Eat braces-friendly foods
You should also be careful when it comes to your choice of foods. Some that are known to give you a headache when you have braces are chewy and sticky foods because those can be hard to remove.
The type that you need to be careful with most are hard and crunchy foods like apples and nuts. These can cause damage so if you want to enjoy some of them, cut them into smaller pieces first.
Always be gentle
The last thing you need to be cautious about is playing with your braces. Let us face it, some of us have the habit of chewing pencils, pens and our nails subconsciously which is something you need to avoid.
Also, do not pull on the wires, hooks, bands or any other part of your braces. They are quite fragile and replacing those parts can be hectic for your wallet if you're not carful.