{"id":346,"date":"2025-01-15T14:47:29","date_gmt":"2025-01-15T14:47:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesdental.com\/blog\/?p=346"},"modified":"2025-08-01T16:22:46","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T16:22:46","slug":"5-tips-for-going-back-to-work-with-braces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesdental.com\/blog\/2025\/01\/15\/5-tips-for-going-back-to-work-with-braces\/","title":{"rendered":"Going Back to Work with Braces? Here are 5 Tips for an Easier Adjustment Period"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AdobeStock_383303155__1___1739544496_98257-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"an adult with braces smiling\" class=\"wp-image-347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AdobeStock_383303155__1___1739544496_98257-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dailysmilesdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AdobeStock_383303155__1___1739544496_98257-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dailysmilesdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AdobeStock_383303155__1___1739544496_98257.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Making the decision to get braces as an adult can be difficult, especially if you\u2019re worried about how you\u2019ll be perceived at work. The good news is that you\u2019re taking the first step towards a healthier, straighter smile, which is never a bad decision to make! You\u2019ll likely go through some adjustments as you get used to your new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesdental.com\/braces.html\">braces<\/a>, making sitting in on meetings or company-paid lunches a little different. Read on to learn five tips to help you when you go back to work with braces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stay Hydrated with Water<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re someone who requires a regular flow of caffeine throughout the day to stay on top of your work meetings, spreadsheets, and other tasks, then you might want to consider making a switch to water. Caffeinated beverages can actually dry out your mouth, and if you drink coffee, stain your teeth. This can put you at a higher risk of developing cavities while you\u2019re undergoing treatment, as well as cause your teeth to become discolored by the time you get your brackets taken off. Instead, stay hydrated with water to help ward off cavities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Be Mindful of the Company Lunches<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A free lunch is <em>always<\/em> a good lunch, but if your company is serving foods that aren\u2019t braces-friendly, like pizza, potato chips, hard tacos, or other sticky or chewy foods, you might want to skip out. These foods, although delicious, can become caught and stuck on your new appliance, causing a mess and even risking breaking a bracket or wire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Avoid Chewing on Pens or Pencils<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you tend to chew on a pen or pencil when you\u2019re stressed, it\u2019s time to go buy a stress ball instead! Although a completely normal thing to do, this habit can also put you at risk of damaging your orthodontic appliance, which could not only set back your treatment, but also require you to make an unexpected additional visit to your dentist in Dallas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bring a Travel Hygiene Kit Everywhere You Go<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most important tips you\u2019ll need to remember is to carry a compact, on-the-go oral hygiene kit with you wherever you go, especially to work! It will be important for you to brush and floss your teeth after every meal, including your lunch break, to maintain a healthy smile throughout your treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don\u2019t Feel Embarrassed!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although it\u2019s not traditional for adults to get braces, a lot of people take this route for a number of reasons, including not being able to get braces as a teenager. You\u2019re taking a step towards a straight smile, and that\u2019s <em>not<\/em> something you should feel embarrassed by! In fact, it\u2019s estimated that one in five orthodontic patients is over the age of 18, so you can rest assured knowing you\u2019re not alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Arrechea has over 20 years of experience practicing dentistry and loves seeing her patients smile and feel confident in their oral health. She\u2019s proud to offer removable full and partial dentures as well as relining services to help her patients get the most out of their replacement teeth. 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