Prairie Orthodontics

Braces

Patients with traditional braces should follow these general hygiene rules.

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Foods to avoid

No hard foods such as:

No sticky foods such as:

What about 'hard' foods?

Hard fruits and vegetables must be sliced into small pieces. No break-open hard bread rolls, etc.

Absolutely no chewing gum.

Chewing gum, including sugarless gum, can loosen cement underneath the bands.

Do not chew on pens and pencils or bite fingernails.

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Tooth Soreness

Sometimes after the braces have been adjusted there may be a few days where the teeth may be sore.

Take Tylenol® or Ibuprofen (Advil®) as long as no drug allergy exists. Take as directed by manufacturer. Call if discomfort persists or worsens.