Dr Brock Rondeau

Dr Brock Rondeau is a dentist who practices in London, Ontario (Canada) and who lectures to other dentists on the subject of orthodontics, orthopedics, snoring and TMJ. He is recognized as one of the leaders in the orthodontic profession in the area of early treatment and functional appliances.

I first took his orthodontics course in the year 2003, and I was stimulated to practice dentistry at a different level, to help my patients oral health, but also overall health. I have since taken many courses that Dr Rondeau offers, including TMJ and sleep apnea.

Eating with Retainers on

If you have just finished your orthodontics treatment, you must be very happy that you don’t have you braces on anymore! Usually after the braces come the retainers, for a period of a year or even more.

People who had braces got used to eating with them. The types of foods were limited, but after at least a year of having braces on, eating became a common thing to do. When it comes to retainers, it is important to remove them when having a meal. Retainers are not made to chew foods; they are just needed to keep teeth at their aligned position.

After each meal, it is important to brush and floss correctly before putting retainers back in your mouth. If you have dental plaque on your teeth or on your gums, retainers might leave them stuck even harder and risk of developing cavities or gum disease.

Complete Article : Do You Have to Remove Your Retainers when You Eat?
Source of Picture : Braces 101
In French : Manger avec des appareils orthodontiques dans la bouche