Top Tips for Braces Wearers

TOP TIPS FOR BRACES W EARERS MAKING THE BEST OF BRACES Follow these simple steps and you'll be rewarded with a show-stopping grin BRUSH TEETH Use soft-bristled toothbrush for the tops and bottoms of brackets 0000000 2X DAILY OR AFTER EATING Use proxabrush for between braces FLOSS TEETH Thread under archwire and between teeth Po0o0p000 Use floss threader 1-2X DAILY if needed WEAR MOUTHGUARD Buy generic or ask orthodontist for custom-fit 0000 WHEN PLAYING SPORTS FOODS TO AVOID These foods and chewables can damage your teeth or braces: Ice Whole carrots Caramel Chewy candy Hard candy Popcorn Gum Peanut brittle Whole apples Corn on the cob Other foods can increase risk of tooth decay or staining: Soda Lemon juice Fruit juices Fruit smoothies Candy INFOGRAPHIC PROVIDED BY ORTHODONT CREATING BEAUTIFUL SMILES Since 1987 www.astoriafamilyorthodonticsny.com Sources http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/care-of-braces-retainers http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_body/medical_care/braces.html http://www.healthguidance.org/entry/16184/VBraces-Food-Guide--Foods-to-Avoid-With-Braces.html ASTORIA