Putting on orthodontic braces is necessary to correct misaligned smiles. But there is no moment of great joy, especially for the patient than the day when braces are taken out. From there, new discoveries and experiences are about to begin, and we are here to reveal some of them to you. Ready?

1. Unfortunately, it is not totally over…

Calm down, you don't have to be sad, the braces will be removed, and if you cooperate very well, you will never have to wear them again. But to say that the treatment is over would definitely be a lie. You still have to go through the retainer period.

Invislondon, a practice recognized by British Dental Association, orthodontic retainers are put on immediately after the removal of the appliance and serve to reinforce the positioning of the tooth obtained during orthodontic treatment.

But it also doesn't last forever. Most orthodontists recommend that patients use their retainers for a period of 2 years, ranging from 6 a few months to 1 year of full use (24 hours a day, removing only during food and dental hygiene) and another 1 year of night use, during sleep.

2. Maybe you won't stop smiling and make new friends.

With a new smile, it will be inevitable to stop smiling and that can bring you confidence and new friends, at least that's what a study says. According to a research, the face, especially the smile, has a significant role and a direct influence on social relationships and self-esteem.

3.You can find your new smile strange.

Despite the total joy, it is possible that the person feels a certain "strangeness" to talk or eat in the first days, after all, it was years with metallic devices attached to all of his teeth. There are even those who say that the feeling of the first few days is to have been toothless. But don't worry, this is normal, and it will pass soon.

4.And it is possible that your teeth are stained.

This usually happens in patients who did not have good oral hygiene during the treatment. And the reversal would be for him to look for a dental hygienist to carry out a procedure to remove the stains with the placement of resins in the affected areas .

5. No, oral hygiene must not be forgotten.

With the removal of the orthodontic appliance, hygiene and brushing care must be carried out with the same intensity in order to avoid cavities, stains or gingivitis that are harmful to oral health. The only thing that changes, and should be celebrated, is that it is now less complicated and there will be no more pieces of lettuce that will be trapped between the wires of the device.

6. End of dietary restrictions!

You can celebrate: peanuts, chestnuts, candies, lollipops, crackling, and ears of corn are released without the risk of breaking any brackets! But don't forget, everything in life is good when it is done with limits and care. Some of these items have high sugar content or are so hard that they can break even a tooth, so take it easy, after all, it took you so long to achieve the perfect smile, you won't want to ruin it in the first week, right?