Do’s and Don’ts with Braces

Do- drink hot liquids and rinse with hot water as instructed!

Do- use wax on areas that are rubbing or sticking

Do- call our office if you notice loose or broken braces or wires

Do- chew sugarless gum after 24 hours of braces placement

Do- eat cooked or steamed vegetables

Do- drink sugar-free soft drinks (if you must). Most stores carry sugar-free ice cream, cookies, etc.

Do- drink Milk

Do- brush regularly (after each meal and snacks)

Do- floss

Do- use a fluoride treatment nightly

Do- use a Sonicare or Rotadent toothbrush (if recommended).

Do- shred carrots and slice apples thinly

Do- pull meat from the bone (ex: chicken, pork, ribs, etc.) Remove corn from the cob

No- CANDY (ex: Starburst, taffy, Skittles Snickers, Nuts, Peanut M&Ms, etc.)

No- SUGAR SOFT DRINKS

No- chewing on ice

No- hard foods such as bagels, French bread, hard tacos, Doritos, pretzels, nachos, etc.

No- Chewing on pencils or playing with your braces with your fingers.

Also, Do call us if you have any problems and tell us how we can make this experience more enjoyable for you.

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!!!