Sarah Burns Orthodontics: Functional Appliances



	How else might it affect me? Your speech will be different. Practice speaking with the brace in place e.g. read out aloud at home on your own, and in this way your speech will return to normal within a couple of days. You may also find yourself swallowing a lot to begin with. This is quite normal and will quickly pass. Can I eat normally? You may not be able to eat with your functional appliance in place. You will be advised about this. If you have been told to take it out for eating, make sure it is placed in the tough plastic box that you will be given for safekeeping. For your orthodontic treatment to work well and in the shortest time possible it is important you take care of your teeth and brace. In order to prevent damage to both, you should avoid the following: • Toffees, boiled sweets, sugared chewing gum, chocolate bars, etc. • Fizzy drinks including diet drinks, excessive amounts of juice.		Fixed Braces Removable Braces Headgear Retainers Functional Appliances


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