Helpful Tips To Stay On Track With Your Braces In The Woodlands TX

1. Wear your Braces rubber bands  In The Woodlands TX

A lot of our patients will be in rubber bands at some time in their treatment. The best way to get through is to wear your bands as recommended by your Orthodontist in The Woodlands TX. What these rubber bands are doing is moving your jaw into the correct position. If you don’t wear your bands as recommended your jaw will not move. This will increase your treatment time. Just like your dentist knows if you have been flossing, your orthodontist knows if you have been wearing your rubber bands.

2. Report Broken Wires Or Brackets

A broken bracket or wire pretty much happens to everyone at one point or another. It is important that you call your Orthodontist to schedule an appointment to get this taken care of as soon as possible. A broken wire or bracket will slow down your treatment.

3. Use the correct medicine

3. If you are experiencing discomfort from your braces, Tylenol (acetaminophen) is the best medicine. All the other common medications (ie. Advil, aspirin, etc.) SLOW DOWN TOOTH MOVEMENT.

4. Avoid Foods That Can Damage Your Braces In The Woodlands TX

Stay away from foods that can damage your braces. If you need a list of these foods please call our office at (832) 663-9191 or we could also email you the list. We recommend you staying away from these foods because they could damage or loosen your braces.

5. Don't Chew On Ice Cubes

Please do not chew on ice cubes. Not is only is it really bad for your braces, but it is also a really bad idea for the general health of your teeth.

6. Take care of your teeth

We recommend seeing your family dentist at least every 6 months (sometimes every 3 or 4 months) for cleanings and cavity checks during the entire orthodontic treatment.

7. Keep your scheduled appointments with your Orthodontist In The Woodlands TX

If you miss appointments then you are increasing the time that you will be in braces.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call our office.