還是怡之宮

代價
何為代價

戴牙套
牙醫說過四不

(一) 不可以咬冰塊
       印象中我沒刻意提醒自己不要咬
       喝冷飲,看到冰塊,我就會有咬冰塊的習慣

(二)少吃花生之類的零食
      硬,會影響牙齒的進度
      (看到花生之類的,我都會饞嘴,管不了那麼多,吃了再打算)
      *民以食為天*

(三)不要喝氣水
       會有化學效應(reaction)
       (我承認我喝很多,尤其是新年期間,都是一直在灌汽水)

(四)不可吃口香糖
      會黏著牙套,這就慘了
      (我真的犧牲了我最愛的口香糖,自綁牙以來,我都沒吃)
 

一到四
我只做了一項,就是第四....
 



在網上查詢了一些資料:

Archwire: This is the main wire that fits into the brackets or other attachments, on the outside of your teeth. It provides most of the forces that move your teeth. The archwire also provides a track along which your teeth move.

Bands: These are thin bands of metal, carefully fitted to the tooth and then cemented in place. They carry brackets, tubes, hooks, or rotating levers (in other words, they become a handle on your tooth). They give us a way to grasp and control each individual tooth.

Brackets: Small attachments that are bonded to your teeth. Brackets transmit the forces from the archwire to your teeth.

Elastic Ligature: These little rings, or colored modules, are used to attach the archwire to the brackets. There are plenty of colors to choose from including clear rings. The modules are dark green in the photo above.

Hooks: Small attachments used to apply forces to the archwire or individual teeth. These are usually used to attach rubber bands.

Rubber bands: Often called "elastics", rubber bands are used to provide special forces to your teeth. These forces cannot be achieved with archwires alone and require excellent patient cooperation.

AVOID EATING THESE THINGS:
Hard foods-
Anything that is hard cannot be chewed with braces on. Remember, braces are fragile, and strong forces from hard foods will break them off. Damaged appliances will extend treatment time. Extended treatment time will increase the risk of cavities and stains on your teeth.

Sticky foods-

Braces can be pulled apart with sticky foods. Again, this could extend your treatment time.

Anything high in sugar-

Braces make it harder to keep your teeth clean. Sugar will feed the bacteria that cause cavities. If you do eat any foods high in sugar, brush your teeth immediately.

EXAMPLES OF WHAT TO AVOID

Ice....Definitely NO!! It totally destroys braces.

Nuts

Peanut brittle

hard pizza crust

Corn on the cob

Ribs

Doritos, corn chips, hard tacos, cheetos, fritos and the like

Popcorn

Hard pretzels

Hard rolls and bagels

Raw carrots

Bubble gum

Carmel candy

Beef jerky

Suckers

This is just a small list. Remember, nothing hard, sticky, or sweet!

 
Hard and sticky foods will break off brackets, bend wires and loosen bands, which , in turn, will extend your treatment time. Foods high in sugar content could cause cavities, calculus build up, and ugly stains on your teeth.



原來牙醫給了我很大的"發揮"空間...
他的<四不>是那麼的渺小