Can I do facial yoga exercises like blowing balloons while undergoing orthodontic treatment that is while wearing braces? I clench a little as well.

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Dear lybrate user, clenching excessively may prove to be harmful for your teeth that are undergoing braces. If you are clenching consciously or subconsciously, try to avoid it whenever you become aware. It is also not good for the health of your facial muscles and jaws. Blowing balloons should not be a problem.

Seerat Nischal · Accepted Answer

Dear lybrate user, clenching excessively may prove to be harmful for your teeth that are undergoing braces. If you are clenching consciously or subconsciously, try to avoid it whenever you become aware. It is also not good for the health of your facial muscles and jaws. Blowing balloons should not be a problem.

Anshumali Srivastava · Answer

You can do yoga to relieve stress. Clenching is damaging not only teeth but also TMJ (jaw joint) in long term. You can divert it by slow down it by always having something in your mouth like sugar free chewing gums. Whenever you clench try to chew on so that clenching urge can be diverted. Drink plenty of water to relax your body and mind. If this is not helping there are other things you can do at home. You can consult me personally if needed. THANK YOU.

Aparna Kulkarni · Answer

Better not to go for those exercises to void complications.