General
Soreness
When you get your braces on, you may feel general soreness in your mouth
and teeth may be tender to biting pressures for three to five days. This
can be relieved by rinsing your mouth with a warm salt water mouthwash.
Dissolve one teaspoonful of salt in 8 ounces of warm water, and rinse your
mouth vigorously. If the tenderness is severe, take aspirin or whatever
you normally take for headache or similar pain. The lips, cheeks and
tongue may also become irritated for one to two weeks as they toughen and
become accustomed to the surface of the braces. You can put wax on the
braces to lessen this. We'll show you how!
Loosening of Teeth This is
to be expected throughout treatment. Don't worry! It's normal. Teeth must
loosen first so they can be moved. The teeth will again become rigidly
fixed in their new--corrected--positions. To
successfully complete the treatment plan, the patient must work together
with the orthodontist. The teeth and jaws can only move toward their
corrected positions if the patient consistently wears the rubber bands,
headgear or other appliances as prescribed. Damaged appliances lengthen
the treatment time.
Brushing It's more
important than ever to brush and floss regularly when you have braces, so
the teeth and gums are healthy after orthodontic treatment. Patients who
do not keep their teeth clean may require more frequent visits to the
dentist for a professional cleaning. Adults who have a history of gum
disease should also see a periodontist during orthodontic treatment.
Retainer & Expander
Instructions
Retainer Instructions Wear
your retainers full time, until the doctor instructs otherwise.
Take
your retainers out when eating... and always put retainers in their case!
(Most appliances are lost in school lunch rooms or restaurants.)
Clean
retainers thoroughly once a day with a toothbrush and toothpaste. Use
warm but not hot water. Brushing retainers removes the plaque, and
eliminates odors. Efferdent or other orthodontic appliance cleaners can
be used, but do not take the place of brushing. When
retainers are not in your mouth they should ALWAYS be in a retainer case.
Pets love to chew on them!
Initially, you may find it difficult to speak. Practice speaking,
reading, or singing out loud to get used to them faster.
Retainers are breakable, so treat them with care. If retainers are lost
or broken call us immediately. If you
have any questions or concerns about your retainers, or your retainers
need adjusting, call us. Do not try to adjust them yourself.
Always
bring your retainers to your appointments.
Retainer replacement is expensive... with proper care they will last for
years! Removable Expander Instructions
Fixed Expander Instructions
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If you play sports, it's important that you consult us for special precautions. A protective mouthguard is advised for playing contact sports. In case of any accident involving the face, check your mouth and the appliances immediately. If teeth are loosened or the appliances damaged, phone at once for an appointment. In the meantime, treat your discomfort as you would treat any general soreness.
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Don't be alarmed if a wire or band comes loose. This happens occasionally. If a wire protrudes and is irritating, use a blunt instrument (back of a spoon or the eraser end of a pencil) and gently push the irritating wire. Simply get it out of the way. If irritation to the lips or mouth continues, place wax on the wire or the appliance to reduce any discomfort. Broken brackets can be repaired during the next scheduled visit. Emergency Care As a general rule, an emergency appointment may be made when there is severe pain. It's important to know the names of the parts of your appliances. It will help, when you phone the office, to be able to identify what part is broken or out of place. |
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RETAINER, ORTHODONTIC & BRACES CLEANING TABS
Our RETAINER, ORTHODONTIC & BRACES CLEANING TABS was specially formulated too quickly clean your retainers, orthodontic appliances, mouthguards and dental braces by soak it in the solution for just 3 minutes. Our RETAINER, ORTHODONTIC & BRACES CLEANING TABS prevents residues of food from becoming lodged in the gaps of your appliance, which can cause bad breath and become a nesting ground for harmful bacteria. PRODUCT DETAILS RETAINER and BRACES ORTHODONTIC CLEANING TABLETS (also called Junior Tabs™) is a premier orthodontic appliance cleanser for retainers, night guards, mouthguards, and most other removable dental appliances. RETAINER and BRACES ORTHODONTIC CLEANING TABLETS (also called Junior Tabs™) They leave a pleasant sensation of freshness in the mouth and at the same time they cleanse gently, without ruining the metal or synthetic parts of the orthodontic appliance. You don’t need to do anything anylonger; Just take your How to take care
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