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EATING HABITS
For most situations, common sense will tell you what to avoid. Hard foods,
sticky foods and foods high in sugar must be avoided. Hard foods can break
or damage wires and brackets. Sticky foods can get caught between brackets
and wires. Minimize sugary foods; they cause tooth decay and related problems.
Nail biting, pencil and pen chewing, and chewing on foreign objects should
be avoided. .
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No: |
Sticky Foods
(sugarless or otherwise):
Gum
Caramels
Sugar Daddies
Starbursts
Caramel Apples
Sugar Babies
Licorice
Toffee
Tootsie Rolls
etc. |
Hard Foods:
Jolly Ranchers
Jaw Breakers
Lolli-pops
Nuts
Bagels
Apples (unless cut up)
Pizza Crusts
Carrots (uncooked, unless
cut up)
Doritos
Pretzels
etc. |
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Minimize Sugar Intake: |
Eat Less:
Candy
Ice Cream
Cake
Cookies
Pie |
Drink Less:
Soda
Drinks with sugar |
Check your braces occasionally for anything loose or bent. If a brace comes loose or you break a wire, please call our office so that we can arrange an appointment long enough to repair it. Be as specific as possible with the receptionist. If you lose your rubber bands, call us so we can mail you some more or drop by the office and pick some up.
BRUSHING
You will notice that it is much harder to keep your teeth clean with braces. Food collects around the braces and between your teeth, and can only be removed by brushing and flossing. If plaque remains on the teeth for any length of time, it will leave a permanent white scar on the tooth surface. Brushing after meals should become part of your daily schedule.
Click here for brushing and flossing instructions.
SORE TEETH
After braces are placed in the mouth it is normal for the teeth to be sore for about 1 to 3 days. Tylenol or Advil will help relieve this discomfort. Some irritation to the cheeks and/or lips is normal, but if you feel anything sharp poking you or any sores developing, please call our office at 401-739-3900.
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Serving the Providence, Rhode Island metro area
500 Tollgate Road, Warwick, RI 02886 • 401.739.3900 fax 401.739.8626
 www.TollgateOrthodontics.com
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