Its important to brush and floss regularly when you have braces so the teeth and gums are healthy during orthodontic treatment. Patients may require more frequent visits to the dentist for a professional cleaning. Adults with a history of gum disease should also see a periodontist during orthodontic treatment. Please watch the two videos below on the proper care of braces during orthodontic treatment.
For the first day or two soft foods are best. Avoid tough meats, hard breads, and raw vegetables. Remember that youll need to protect your orthodontic appliances when you eat for as long as youre wearing braces.
When you get your braces on, you may feel general soreness in your mouth and teeth may be tender to biting pressures for a few days. Take whatever pain reliever you normally take for headache or discomfort (no aspirin for kids!). The lips, cheeks and tongue may also become irritated while you become accustomed to the braces. Well supply wax to put on the braces in irritated areas to lessen discomfort.
To successfully complete orthodontic treatment, the patient must work together with the orthodontist. The teeth and jaws can only move toward their corrected positions if the patient consistently wears the rubber bands as prescribed. Lack of cooperation and damaged appliances lengthen the treatment time so please follow instructions.
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4 years ago
These are the rudest people I have ever met in my life! They down grade you for being terrified of the dentist, and they call you names! I will NEVER recommend anyone going there. I had went to school to become a dentist and the FIRST thing I learned was to be nice and understanding with the patient because some people are terrified of the dentist.. These people definitely were not nice and understanding! Not only did down grade my fiance for his experience, they also decided to continue to give me dirty looks and my 1 year old daughter for her talking to me as well as the other patients that were playing with her! I get it, it's not a place for children but when you don't have other family/people to watch them you have to have them with you! I'm NOT a mom to just give my child to just anyone!! You people really need to learn some respect and go back to school and learn to be more understanding of people and their feeling of going to the dentist!!
Adrienne Betts
4 years ago
These are the rudest people I have ever met in my life! They down grade you for being terrified of the dentist, and they call you names! I will NEVER recommend anyone going there. I had went to school to become a dentist and the FIRST thing I learned was to be nice and understanding with the patient because some people are terrified of the dentist.. These people definitely were not nice and understanding! Not only did down grade my fiance for his experience, they also decided to continue to give me dirty looks and my 1 year old daughter for her talking to me as well as the other patients that were playing with her! I get it, it's not a place for children but when you don't have other family/people to watch them you have to have them with you! I'm NOT a mom to just give my child to just anyone!! You people really need to learn some respect and go back to school and learn to be more understanding of people and their feeling of going to the dentist!!
beth koester
8 years ago
Great office! Friendly and fun staff! Dr. Hage treated myself and my children and we couldn't be happier!
beth koester
9 years ago
Great office! Friendly and fun staff! Dr. Hage treated myself and my children and we couldn't be happier!
Rendell Flood
11 years ago
Great office and experience. Dr. Hage and his staff are kind, attentive and deliver fantastic results.
Rendell Flood
11 years ago
Great office and experience. Dr. Hage and his staff are kind, attentive and deliver fantastic results.
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