{"id":1834,"date":"2024-02-02T03:24:12","date_gmt":"2024-02-02T03:24:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.serenityortho.com\/blog\/?p=1834"},"modified":"2024-03-28T03:49:15","modified_gmt":"2024-03-28T03:49:15","slug":"braces-and-how-to-wear-them-at-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.serenityortho.com\/blog\/braces-and-how-to-wear-them-at-work\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Keep Moving Forward While Wearing Braces at Work"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"579\" src=\"https:\/\/www.serenityortho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AdobeStock_609833755__1711553031_41572.jpg\" alt=\"a woman wearing clear aligners to work \" class=\"wp-image-1835\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.381692573402418;width:296px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.serenityortho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AdobeStock_609833755__1711553031_41572.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.serenityortho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AdobeStock_609833755__1711553031_41572-300x217.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.serenityortho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AdobeStock_609833755__1711553031_41572-768x556.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>As a working professional, you may feel apprehensive about wearing your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.serenityortho.com\/what-we-do.html\">braces<\/a> while at work. Whether you choose traditional metal brackets and wires or clear aligners, it\u2019s important that you do all that you can to remain on track. Avoiding delays is essential if you want a straighter smile, so before you cringe with embarrassment or try to get out of that upcoming meeting, here are a few things you can do to make wearing braces at your 9-5 job manageable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keep a Small Bag of Dental &amp; Orthodontic Essentials at Your Desk<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout the day, you\u2019ll want to make sure that you can take proper care of your teeth and braces. After meals, you\u2019ll need to excuse yourself to the bathroom and clean your smile, making sure to remove any food debris from between teeth as well as brackets and wires (if that is the kind of treatment you\u2019re undergoing).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some helpful contents might include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Over-the-counter pain reliever<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Toothbrush and toothpaste<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dental floss<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Orthodontic wax<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chapstick<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mouthwash<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choose the Foods You Eat Wisely<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When preparing to eat lunch while at work, you\u2019ll want to make sure that you choose foods that will not pose a risk to your braces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re wearing metal brackets and wires, hard, crunchy foods are more likely to cause possible damage. Also, sticky foods can cause your brackets to come loose if you\u2019re not careful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If clear aligners are what you\u2019re wearing, you have a bit more freedom to eat the foods you love; however, if you\u2019re new to treatment, you may find that softer foods are less uncomfortable to eat. The pressure and discomfort caused by shifting teeth can make eating denser foods more difficult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Show Off Your Confident Self<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Just because you\u2019re wearing braces doesn\u2019t mean that you have to hide your smile. No matter the type of orthodontic treatment you choose, the fact that you\u2019ve decided to take proper care of your pearly whites says something.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s unlikely that your colleagues will say much about your braces, but if they do, don\u2019t feel any shame. Undergoing orthodontic treatment is temporary, which means that once you achieve your desired results, you can expect everyone will be remarking about how beautiful your smile looks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the meantime, don\u2019t fear what others might say but instead, remain confident in yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wearing braces doesn\u2019t have to be a dreadful experience, even as a professional. With the right mindset and tips to follow, you\u2019ll be able to move throughout your workday with ease as you prepare for life with a healthier, straighter, and more beautiful smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><br>Dr. Susan Podray-Donovan is a board-certified orthodontist who strives to help patients achieve straighter smiles. Offering an array of orthodontic options for individuals who prefer one method of treatment over another, she can make living life with braces easier than ever before. If you are concerned about wearing clear aligners or metal brackets and wires as an adult, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.serenityortho.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or call <strong>(<\/strong><strong>470) 589-4475<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a working professional, you may feel apprehensive about wearing your braces while at work. Whether you choose traditional metal brackets and wires or clear aligners, it\u2019s important that you do all that you can to remain on track. 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