Now That You Have Your Braces...

It is just as important to maintain a good oral hygiene regiment throughout the length of your treatment.

Braces, wires, bands and retainers can all trap food particles and make it difficult to brush or floss away plaque. Careful brushing and flossing after every meal and is the best way to prevent plaque buildup, tooth decay and gum disease. click on the video to the right to learn more about how to continue a proper oral hygiene routine while in braces.

^{Four Things That Can Shorten Treatment Time!}

1. Keeping Your Appointments and Being on time

Each missed appointment can lengthen treatment time by about a month

2. Not Breaking Your Appliances

Broken appliances can stop or reverse treatment progress. Please be sure to wear a mouth guard to protect your teeth and braces when participating in contact sports. Extensive repair may require an appointment during school or work hours.

3. Wearing Your Elastics and Appliances as Instructed.

Your teeth won't move if instructions are not followed.

4. Keeping your teeth and Braces Clean.

All efforts should be focused on designing your new smile, not on unhealthy teeth and gums. Clean teeth with healthy gums move faster