WIRE TALK: So many of our patients will be traveling to Grandma’s house for the holidays that we thought it might be a good time to remind you of a few travel safety tips for your braces! Here are a few items you should be certain to have on hand in addition to your trusty toothbrush: • Wax • Rubber Bands (if prescribed to wear) • Tylenol or Ibuprofen • Floss & Threaders • Proxy Brush • Orabase-B Here are a few repair tips as well: • Loose Band or Bracket: Leave it in place and try to put wax on it. • Loose Wire: Try to put it back in place with tweezers. If you are not able to re-insert the wire, clip it using nail clippers behind the last tooth to which it is attached. Use wax if necessary. • Poking Wire: Try to push it down using an eraser or use wax. • Loose Appliance: Place wax on the appliance to keep it intact. • Sore Teeth: Use warm salt water rinses & take Tylenol or Ibuprofen as recommended. (If you have a problem while you are away, please call our office when you return home so we can determine if a repair appointment is necessary.) Tell Grandma we said hello, and have a Happy Holiday!
Posted on: Sun, 21 Dec 2014 19:00:01 +0000
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