Absolutely No

Gum

Sugarless, Trident, or otherwise

Sticky Foods

Caramels, Sugar Daddies, Starbursts, Carameled Apples, Sugar Babies, Jolly Ranchers, Toffee, Tootsie Rolls, or Gummy Bears, etc

Hard Foods

Nuts, Popcorn, Hard Candy, Bagels, Corn on the Cob, Pizza Crust, Doritos, and Hard Pretzels. Apples and Carrots can be eaten only if cooked and cut into small pieces.

Minimize Sugar Intake

Such as Candy, Cookies, Cake, Ice Cream, Pie, and foods with sugar. Soda Pops, or drinks with sugar.

DO NOT CHEW ON PENS, PENCILS, OR FINGERNAILS

PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS

You may be able to solve many braces problems temporarily by yourself until you can make a repair appointment with the office. These problems need not cause delay in your treatment.

PROBLEM

Loose Brands Or Brackets

SOLUTION

If a band or bracket is still attached to the wire, leave in place. If uncomfortable, place wax on it. If it comes out completely, wrap the brace or bracket in a tissue, and dispose of it.

PROBLEM

Loose Wire

SOLUTION

Try to place wire back into place with tweezers. If that is not possible, clip wire with a fingernail clipper behind last tooth to which it is securely fastened. If you still have discomfort, place wax on it.

PROBLEM

Poking Wire

SOLUTION

Try to push sticking wire down with a spoon or eraser. If not possible, place wax on it.

PROBLEM

Lost Wire Tie Or Elastic Tie

SOLUTION

Notify us at your next appointment

PROBLEM

Soreness

SOLUTION

Use warm salt water rinses and / or Tylenol or Advil

PROBLEM

Loose Appliance

SOLUTION

If appliance is sticking or poking, place wax on it.

PROBLEM

Lost Appliance

SOLUTION

Call the office to schedule an appointment

If you feel you are unable to handle a problem on your own, please call Dr. Brigham.

EMERGENCY Cell Phone # 602-692-8916