Bite blocks are made out of blue or tooth colored material. They are used to help protect your brackets from your teeth or to help correct a deep bite or unlock your bite.
These seemingly foreign, blue “things” are what we refer to in orthodontics as bite turbos or bite ramps, and they are very common at the start of orthodontic treatment..
The good news is, bite blocks are temporary! Once your jaw is adequately trained on how to bite and your teeth are better aligned, the bite block can be removed. On average, patients wear a bite block for 6-9 months.
Bite blocks don't usually come off, but if one of your bite blocks comes off in a rare case, you don't have to do anything if you don't feel any discomfort. If both bite turbos are off, then visiting your orthodontist is recommended.
Bite blocks/Turbos will help correct your bite and protect your brackets from the pressure of being bitten down repeatedly. Eating only soft food right after you get your braces will help with getting used to these. After about a week, you will be a pro at maneuvering your bite to enjoy foods with more sustenance.
At first, try sticking with soft foods while adapting to the bite blocks. Cutting up your food into smaller bites can also make chewing easier. After about a week, you should be more accustomed to eating with bite blocks, and you can move on to other braces-friendly foods.
It is usually made of soft material and fits comfortably over the teeth. However, some people may experience discomfort when using a bite block. This can include pain, pressure, or gum soreness. In most cases, these side effects are temporary and will go away after the procedure is complete.
Bite blocks are tooth-colored dots of glue placed on the upper or lower molar teeth. Once your teeth have moved and are no longer biting the braces, the bite blocks will be removed. Bite blocks are softer than teeth and will wear down.
Because your bite is being propped open, your back teeth may not fully touch. This is normal and expected. Start with softer foods that are easier to chew and work your way up to more solid foods. Cutting your food into smaller pieces on your plate first will also help.
Composite fillings are made of a resin and plastic material that is placed into the cavity while it's soft, then hardened with bright blue "curing" light. It's a popular choice because it can be matched in color to the shade of a person's existing teeth, so it's not as obvious as a silver amalgam filling.
It's likely black tartar, also called calculus. Tartar can harbour bacteria, make teeth and gum cleaning difficult, lead to gum disease and other more severe oral health issues. Fortunately, a dental professional can remove black tartar and help you get your oral health back on track.
Dental sealants are made of a durable, liquid resin – or plastic. A dentist will apply them to your teeth like paint. When the liquid dries, it will form a hard coating. This covering will seal your teeth and prevent the acids that cause decay from burrowing into them and causing cavities.
Glue is an important part of your braces appliance: it attaches the brackets to your teeth, keeping them securely in place while your teeth slowly move into place. Whether metal braces or ceramic braces, the glue keeps the brackets in place for the duration of treatment.
It is a natural defence of the body to prevent tissue damage. Voluntary muscles involved in biting will reflexly stop on pain perception thus rendering it impossible to hurt oneself to such an extent.”
According to studies food should be chewed about 32 times, foods that are harder to chew, such as steak and nuts may need up to 40 chews per mouthful. For foods that are softer such as mashed potato and watermelon you can get away with chewing just 5-10 times.
Taking smaller bites is an excellent way to slow down your meal. Instead of 'biting off more than you can chew' cut your food into smaller pieces and eat them one at a time.
A black tooth caused by dental decay can be treated by using a white filling. We remove the decay and replace it with a tooth-coloured filling material. Most dentists should be able to do this to a reasonable standard.
Why Is My Tooth Turning Grey? Dental trauma is the most common cause of a grey tooth. Similar to your knee turning black and blue after a fall, your teeth can also become discolored following an injury. A tooth turning grey following an injury is a sign that the tooth is not receiving adequate blood flow.
Composite materials are malleable when first placed in the cavity, allowing the dentist to adapt it to fit your tooth. Once the material is in place, shining a blue light on it starts a reaction that hardens the composite filling.
These are traditionally black or silver in colour and otherwise known as dental amalgam. This liquid mercury and metal alloy filling has been around since 1904. Amalgam was originally used and favoured for its intense strength, durability and easy application.
Don't worry, they're just settling and this is a normal and predicted part of getting your braces off. It's always for the better! A Beautiful Smile! – Everyone is noticing your happy, braces-free smile!