6. Will I still be able to talk when I have braces?
Yes, standard braces should not affect how you talk or the sound of your voice. In certain cases, we may need to use an appliance that could get in the way of your tongue. You may then experience slight trouble talking clearly for a day or two. However, your tongue will then readjust and you will be able to talk like normal.

7. Will braces cause ulcers in my mouth?
When you first get braces, you could experience some ulcers in your mouth. If you rinse in warm salty water, they will heal within a week or two. We provide orthodontic wax to our patients when they get braces put on as this helps protect the inside of your cheeks from rubbing against the brackets, which in turn helps prevent ulcers forming. Your gums and cheeks will become accustomed to the braces and after a while you shouldn't need to use wax anymore.

8. Does it hurt to eat with braces?
After treatment for the first few days your teeth will feel a little tender and you may wish to eat softer foods. After this you should be able to eat normally again.

9. Is there anything I can't eat?
You can eat most of the good things that you eat now. However, hard, sticky, gooey or crunchy foods should be avoided because they may stick to the brackets and pull them off your teeth. In addition, the sugar can get around behind the braces and cause cavities. Foods which should be avoided include; Toffee Caramels, Caramelised Apples, Lollies, Licorice, Popcorn, Peanuts, Ice, Corn Chips, French bread sticks, bread crusts or hard rolls, Whole apples or carrots (cut them into pieces first) Corn on the cob (cut the corn off the cob before eating). Plain soft chocolates are fine as long as you brush afterwards.

10. What happens if a bracket falls off?
We will simply re-attach it. Usually this is not a problem; however, if this does occur please advise us as soon as possible as a longer appointment may be required.

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