Kousání s rovnátky: Co se děje s vašimi zuby a jak to zvládnout

When you wear fixní rovnátka, pevné ortodontické zařízení, které postupně přesouvá zuby do správné polohy. Also known as braketové zařízení, it changes how you eat, clean your teeth, and even how your jaw moves. But most people don’t realize that the real danger isn’t the brackets themselves — it’s what happens under them.

Every bite you take with braces creates a trap. Food particles stick to wires and brackets, and if you don’t clean them right away, bacteria turn them into acid. That acid eats away at your zubní sklovina, tvrdá vrstva na povrchu zubu, která již neobnovíte. Over time, you get white spots — early signs of decay that look like frost on glass. These aren’t just cosmetic. They’re the first stage of cavities, and once they form, they won’t disappear even after you take off your braces. Many patients think their teeth are fine after orthodontics — until they see those spots in the mirror.

It’s not just about avoiding hard candy. jídlo s rovnátky, každá svačina, každý kousek chleba nebo ovoce, které se zasekne mezi dráty becomes a risk. Even healthy foods like apples or carrots can cause damage if you bite into them the wrong way. And if you skip brushing after meals, plaque builds up under the wires, hardens into zubní kámen, tvrdý nános bakterií, který si nemůžete odstranit doma, and starts attacking your gums. That’s when your gums bleed, swell, and begin to pull away from your teeth.

The good news? You don’t have to lose your teeth to braces. The key isn’t perfection — it’s consistency. Brushing twice a day isn’t enough. You need to clean between every bracket, under every wire, and along the gumline. That means using mezizubní kartáčky, malé kartáčky určené pro čištění mezi zuby a kolem drátů, fluoride mouthwash, and regular visits to the hygienist. Most people think their orthodontist will fix everything — but the real work happens between appointments.

What you eat, how you clean, and how often you check your teeth during treatment determine whether your smile after braces is healthy — or full of surprises. The posts below show you exactly what to avoid, how to clean properly, what signs to watch for, and how to fix damage before it’s too late. You’ll find real advice from people who’ve been through it — not theory, not marketing. Just what works.