Can I drink alcohol with braces?

You can drink alcohol while wearing braces, but you also need to understand some precautions. If you have oral inflammation, you cannot drink alcohol to avoid worsening the inflammation, which will also affect the effect of wearing braces. Do not eat hard food while wearing braces, and eat less sweet or sour food, so that you can truly correct your teeth. Let’s take a look at this aspect.

Can I drink alcohol with braces?

You can drink. Generally speaking, drinking does not affect the normal teeth correction function of braces, and you can eat normally while wearing braces. Moreover, wine contains alcohol. If you do not feel any discomfort in your mouth while wearing braces, drinking in moderation can also disinfect your mouth, helping to reduce oral bacteria and oral problems.

When should you not drink alcohol while wearing braces?

As long as you don't feel any discomfort in your mouth while wearing braces, it's okay to drink in moderation. However, if you have oral inflammation while wearing braces, drinking alcohol is not recommended. Because of the reaction of teeth to braces, some people may experience pain and discomfort, and some people may also develop oral inflammation due to poor oral hygiene. If they drink alcohol at this time, the effect of alcohol will aggravate the reaction of oral inflammation.

Drinking with braces must be done in moderation

It is best not to drink alcohol while wearing braces. If you really have to drink, you must drink less, a few sips, or one or two glasses will be enough. Especially for people with a hot constitution, drinking alcohol can easily cause getting inflamed and causing oral inflammation. Don't drink too much alcohol just because it has a certain disinfecting effect. Drinking too much alcohol can also pose a threat to your health. It is best to clean your mouth with clean water every time you drink.

Things to note when wearing braces

1. You must maintain good oral hygiene while wearing braces, otherwise orthodontic treatment may not be successful but may cause a lot of oral problems.

2. Be careful to avoid violent brushing when brushing your teeth. It is best to choose a professional orthodontic toothbrush.

3. While wearing braces, reduce the intake of sticky foods to avoid them sticking to the braces and being difficult to clean. Also reduce the intake of hard foods to avoid damaging the steel nails and wires of the braces.

4. Generally speaking, you can drink in moderation while wearing braces, but be careful not to smoke. The tar deposits produced by smoking can easily accumulate on teeth and are difficult to remove. Not only does it increase the bacteria content in the oral cavity, it can also easily affect the effectiveness of braces.