Facts About Spacers
- These little rubber bands increase spaces between teeth to make room for fitting braces
- Teeth will feel sore for a few days. If the soreness is uncomfortable for you or your child, then pain medication such as over the counter ibuprofen or acetaminophen should relieve the temporary discomfort.
- Do NOT chew gum or any sticky foods or candies. These sticky foods will pull out your spacers.
- The spacers will feel as if you have food stuck between the teeth. Do NOT pull the spacers out or pick at your spacers.
- Brush your teeth regularly after eating and before bedtime. (This is the only time we ask you not to use dental floss between these teeth).
- If the spacers “fall out” naturally, that is OK. This may indicate that there is enough space between the teeth.
- At your next visit, our office will remove the spacers prior to fitting the braces.
- If there are any questions or problems, please do not hesitate to call the office at 480-767-8810 or email us at info@brighamortho.com