Are temporary braces toxic?

People all want to have a set of neat and beautiful teeth, so many people with unsightly tooth development and growth will undergo orthodontic surgery. When people have orthodontic surgery, their doctor often has them wear temporary braces. Temporary braces are usually made of plastic. Many people are afraid that putting plastic in their mouths may cause poisoning, so they dare not wear temporary braces. So, are temporary braces toxic?

Temporary dentures are usually made of plastic. This is a special kind of plastic. It will not affect your health. However, if the time is too long, the material will easily age. And the strength may be relatively low and prone to breakage. So it is best to replace it in time.

Things to note when wearing temporary braces

First, don’t eat anything too hard. During the temporary period of wearing braces, you must be careful not to eat hard food, or food that is too soft and sticky to the teeth, because these foods will be affected by the braces and cause them to fall off, requiring the patient to go to the hospital for a follow-up consultation, which can easily cause some unnecessary trouble.

Second, don't eat anything during the solidification period. When wearing temporary braces, because the tooth bonding process needs 30 minutes to solidify, so during this period of time, do not eat anything, it will cause damage to your teeth. At this time, the doctor will clearly tell you to pay more attention, so you must pay attention to this important matter.

Third, pay attention to the cleaning of your teeth. During the temporary braces stage, you should brush your teeth on time like usual, but the movements should be gentle. On the one hand, it can achieve the cleaning effect, and on the other hand, it will not cause damage to the braces. This time, everyone needs to pay more attention to the precautions to prevent sudden tooth splitting and affect the effect of wearing braces.

Fourth, don’t eat too spicy or cold food. Teeth are different after wearing braces, so when wearing braces temporarily, you should pay more attention to your diet. Do not eat too spicy or cold food to avoid irritation to the teeth. At the same time, try to avoid too hot, too cold, too sour, and too sweet food, because it can easily pass through the tiny gaps and cause tooth allergies.