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Dental braces
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1. Oral Hygiene: You are advised to brush
your teeth frequently while wearing braces as foods
tend to get stuck between the braces and can cause
fast decay. Besides, brushing frequently improves
your oral hygiene as well.
Floss everyday. Use floss threaders in order to
floss the underwires. Drink less soft drinks. Soft
drinks contain carbon dioxide and is often very
acidic which causes decalcification around your
brackets.
2. Diet: As a general rule, avoid anything
that is hard, sticky or chewy. Some foods to avoid
include:
Gummy bears, Chewing on ice, Hard bread crust, Hard
pretzels, Popcorn, Frozen candy bars, Nuts, Hard
candies, Sticky candies, Meat on the bone, Celery,
Granola bars,
Corn on the cob, Hard pizza crust, Crunchy chips,
Carrots (unless in strips), Bubble gum/chewing gum,
Apples (unless peeled & in bite-sized pieces).
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Retainer care tips
Now your braces are off and you're enjoying your new
smile, here are some tips to keep your retainers in
tip-top condition.
Wear your retainers at all night when you sleep, for
3 years, unless advised otherwise. For the first 3
months after your braces are off, wear your
retainers at all times, except when playing sports
or eating.
If you have to take them out, put them back into the
case and not on a napkin - you don't want them
accidentally thrown away! Retainers can get dirty
very quickly without regular cleaning. Brush them
with cold water each time you brush your teeth.
Soak them with a denture cleansing tablet in a cup
of water once a month. You can buy denture cleansing
tablets from any supermarket or pharmacy. Common
brands are Polydent, Sterident, Pearlie W, etc.
Retainers are fragile and can easily get broken if
not in your mouth. Avoid putting them in bags, back
pockets, table tops etc.
If you do break your retainers, don't try to fix
them yourself. Give us a call immediately so we may
make a new pair for you before your teeth begins
moving. Do not put retainers in direct strong
sunlight or in hot water.
Remember: Retainers are difficult to make and are
expensive to replace. Take care of them and keep
your recall appointments with us! With proper care,
your retainers will serve you well for a very long
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information@goseedoctorz.com |
Phone
570.474.7878 |
313 South Mountain
Boulevard,
Mountain Top, PA
18707 |
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© Ziegler Orthodontics |
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