Orthodontic Health Month
Do you have braces from the orthodontist in Irmo and West Columbia, SC? If so, then we’re inviting you to celebrate Orthodontic Health Month! The orthodontic professionals at Davis Orthodontics are excited to help patients maintain healthy teeth during their orthodontic treatments.
What Is Orthodontic Health Month?
Orthodontic Health Month happens every October. During Orthodontic Health Month, we focus on maintaining braces and healthy teeth during orthodontic treatments. At this time of year, we take a moment to remind our patients about proactive things they can do to avoid breaking their braces or damaging their teeth while orthodontic treatments are taking place.
What Can You Do to Take Care Of Your Braces in Irmo and West Columbia, SC?
Avoid Eating Sticky, Crunchy Foods
Braces can be damaged by crunchy, sticky, hard-to-eat food. During your braces treatment, the best foods to eat are soft foods that are unlikely to put pressure on the brackets and wires that make up your braces. Your orthodontist will give you a list of foods to avoid. If you forget the list, ask the orthodontist the next time you come in for treatment.
Cut Foods Into Small Pieces
Big pieces of food require more intense chewing, which puts your braces at risk. Cut your foods into small pieces before eating to avoid doing damage to your braces.
Keep Up With Orthodontic Appointments
Your orthodontist will recommend a schedule for adjustments to your braces. Keep up with these appointments! Missing appointments can extend treatment time.
Brush Your Teeth After Every Meal
Braces can trap food against your teeth, putting your teeth at risk of dental decay. Brush your teeth after every meal to keep your teeth protected.
Follow Recommendations From Your Orthodontist
Your orthodontist will give you advice throughout the orthodontic treatment to help you take care of your braces. Follow all recommendations to take good care of them.
Don’t Wait to Contact the Orthodontist If Your Braces Are Damaged
If your braces are damaged, don’t wait to contact the orthodontist. Get help as soon as possible!
Want to Know More About Braces Care? Contact Us
The orthodontic professionals want to help you take care of your braces in Irmo and West Columbia, SC. Call today to make an appointment.
