Resources

Initial Consultation

Download our initial client information files to get started!

Download Forms

On the First Day of Banding, You Will Receive:

  • Air Flosser
  • Wax
  • Flouride
  • Bite Waffer
  • Floss
  • Mini Proxy Brush
  • A Dr. Brad Mills T-Shirt

Problems & Solutions

You may be able to solve many braces problems temporarily by yourself until you schedule a repair appointment with our office.

Problem Home Solutions
Loose Bracket or Band If bracket or band is still attached to wire, leave it in place. If uncomfortable, place wax on it. If it comes out completely, put in a zip and bring it in with you.
Loose Wire Try to place wire back in place with tweezers. If that is not possible, clip wite with fingernail clippers behind last tooth to which it is securely fastened. If any discomfort, place wax on it.
Poking Wire Place wax on it.
Lost Tiewire or Rubberband Hook Notify us as soon as possible
Soreness Use warm salt water rinses and/or Tylenol*
Loose Appliance If appliance is sticking or poking, place wax on it.

Brushing & Flossing

Flossing

Insert floss behind archwire using floss threaders. Gently clean sides of teeth and under gums with an up and down motion. Floss between teeth once a day.

Brushing

  • Brush 3-4 times a day: morning, noon, dinner, bedtime
  • Brush under, above, behind and around ALL surfaces of the tooth AND braces
  • Brush inside and outside of both top and bottom gums
  • Rinse mouth thoroughly after brushing

USE A SOFT TOOTHBRUSH! BRUSH SLOWLY! TAKE YOUR TIME!

SEE YOUR GENERAL DENTIST REGULARLY WHILE WEARING THE BRACES!

Foods To Avoid

Avoid Sticky Foods

Caramels

Caramel Apples

Toffee

Sugar Daddies

Sugar Babies

Tootsie Rolls

Starburst

Laffy Taffy

Gummy Bears

Avoid Hard Foods

Nuts

Pizza Crust

Popcorn

Hard Pretzels

Beef Jerky

Ice

Apples & Carrots (unless cooked or cut up into small pieces)

Eat Less:

Candy

Cake

Ice Cream

Pie

Cookies

Food With Sugar

Drink Less:

Soda

Drinks With Sugar

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