Initial Consultation
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After your first day of banding, you will get:
- Air Flosser
- Wax
- Flouride
- Bite Waffer
- Floss
- Mini Proxy Brush
- Brad Mills Orthodontics T-Shirt
Problems and Home Remedies for Braces
You can often manage minor braces issues at home temporarily until you’re able to schedule a repair appointment with our office.
Click on a problem and reveal a solution!
Loose Wire?
Try to place wire back in place with tweezers. If that is not possible, clip with fingernail clippers behind last tooth to which it is securely fastened. If any discomfort, place wax on it.
Poking Wire?
Place wax on it.
Lost Tiewire or Rubberband Hook?
Notify us as soon as possible
Soreness?
Use warm salt water rinses and/or Tylenol*
Loose Appliance
If appliance is sticking or poking, place wax on it.
Loose Bracket or Band?
If bracket or band is still attached to wire, leave it in place. If uncomfortable, place wax on it. If it comes out completely, put in a zip and bring it in with you.
Brushing and Flossing with Braces
Flossing
Insert floss behind arch wire using floss threaders. Gently clean sides of teeth and under gums with an up and down motion. Floss between teeth once a day.
Brushing
- Brush 3-4 times a day: morning, noon, dinner, bedtime
- Brush under, above, behind and around ALL surfaces of the tooth AND braces
- Brush inside and outside of both top and bottom gums
- Rinse mouth thoroughly after brushing
USE A SOFT TOOTHBRUSH! BRUSH SLOWLY! TAKE YOUR TIME!
SEE YOUR GENERAL DENTIST REGULARLY WHILE WEARING THE BRACES!
Foods to Avoid
Sticky Foods
- Caramels
- Caramel Apples
- Toffee
- Sugar Daddies
- Sugar Babies
- Tootsie Rolls
- Starburst
- Laffy Taffy
- Gummy Bears
Hard Foods
- Nuts
- Pizza Crust
- Popcorn
- Hard Pretzels
- Beef Jerky
- Ice
- Apples & Carrots (unless cooked or cut up into small pieces)
Eat Less
- Candy
- Cake
- Ice Cream
- Pie
- Cookies
- Food With Sugar
Drink Less
- Soda
- Drinks With Sugar
