Maximum Oral Health Guidelines for Orthodontic Treatment

Resources for Orthodontic CareSimister And Leaver Orthodontics

Las Vegas,NV

Dr. Simister and Dr. Leaver advise that you eat softer foods for the first week after you get

your braces. After that, you can eat most of the good things you

eat now.

However, you should not eat hard, sticky, gooey or crunchy foods while wearing braces, as

this could pull or knock the braces off your teeth.

Examples of foods that should be off-limits are:

Jolly Ranchers Lifesavers Starbursts

Caramels Tortilla chips Hard taco shells

Examples of foods that should be off-limits are: (Cont)

Jerky corn on the cob popcorn

meats on the bone pizza crusts French bread crusts

How to Avoid Treatment Hazards

● Hard fruits and vegetables need to be cut into small, bite-size pieces.

● Pens, pencils and other foreign objects need to be kept out of the mouth.

Treatment Discomfort Relievers● Use pain relievers that you would normally

take if you were experiencing a headache● Rinse your mouth with a mixture of 1

teaspoon of salt and 1 cup of warm water to help relieve discomfort in your mouth.

Remember!● Brush your braces and teeth thoroughly after every

meal and snack.

● Even a small snack can cause stains or discoloration of your teeth if food particles are not properly removed from your braces after eating.

● If you are unable to brush your teeth, try rinsing your mouth with water to loosen food that might otherwise remain trapped in your braces.

Remember! (Cont.)● Be sure to maintain a regular dental cleaning

schedule with your family dentist to ensure optimum oral hygiene and prevention of cavities.

● Your dental health and hygiene is part of the key to successful orthodontic treatment.

Dr. Simister encourages all of his patients to follow these guidelines for maximum oral health

and comfortable orthodontic treatment.

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