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FAQ
Main »» Orthodontic Patients
| Orthodontic Diet |
Food that cannot be cleaned off the braces may lead to discoloration and decay of your teeth. Even though our braces and wires are made of metal and ceramics, they are fragile and are usually damaged by eating the inappropriate foods. As the result, it will take us longer to finish our treatment. Following are some examples of the food that are inappropriate with your braces.
Sticky Foods: gum, caramels, carameled apples, toffee, Now and Later®, Sugar Daddies®, Sugar Babies®, Tootsie Rolls®, Starbursts®, Licorice, Gummy bears.
Hard Foods: nuts, ice, jerky, popcorn, pizza crusts, Doritos®, hard candy, hard pretzels, bagels, corn on the cob, apples and carrots (unless cooked or cut into small pieces).
Sugar Intake should be minimized during your orthodontic treatment. You are expected to eat much less candy, ice cream, cookies, cake, pies. Drink much less soda pop or any drink with sugar.
Avoid Chewing on Pens, Pencils, Fingernails.
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| Emergency |
You may be able to solve many problems of your braces temporarily by yourself until you schedule a repair appointment.
Problem: Loose Band or Bracket
Solution:
If band or bracket is still attached to wire, leave in place.
If feel uncomfortable, place wax on it.
If it comes out completely, wrap it in tissue and bring to the office in your next visit.
Problem: Loose Wire
Solution:
Try to place wire back in place with tweezers. If that is not possible, clip the wire with fingernail clippers behind the last tooth to which it is securely attached
Problem: Pocking Wire
Solution:
Push sticking wire down with spoon or eraser. If not possible, place wax on it.
Problem: Soreness
Solution:
Use warm salt water rinses and/or take Tylenol®, or ibuprofen.
Problem: Headgear Does Not Fit
Solution:
Sometime caused by not wearing as prescribed. If facebow is bent, call office at once
Problem: Loose Appliances
Solution:
If appliance is sticking or poking, place wax on it.
Problem: Loose tie wire or elastic tie
Solution:
Notify us at the next appointment
If you feel you are unable to handle a problem on your own, please call us as soon as possible.
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