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Maintain Your Smile & Healthy Teeth

It Takes Teamwork for a Beautifull Smile!

You play a big role in your treatment. Do your part. Take care of your apppliances. Brush and floss your teeth every day. And keep your appointments.
You also need to wear your appliances exactly as your orthodontist tells you .
That way they'll do their job -- and you may get them off sooner!
If you have questions, ask us. If yoru appliance comes loose, falls out, or breaks call us immedialtly.

By teaming up with us, You can get and keep a GREAT SMILE

  1. Keep Your Schedule Appointments:
    Let's get your treatment done on time. You are in control and you can achieve this by not missing or canceling appontments. We can not do our job if you are not here and that may delay your progress or interrupt your treatment plan.
  2. Keep Good Eating Habits:
    Good eating habitys are important to your treatment and will allow the braces to work the best they can by reducing damage (like bending wires, loose bands, or brackets) if you avoid eating hard and sticky foods as well as foods high in sugar content (soda). Also, try to avoid bad habits like nail biting, chewing pencilsm etc.
  3. BRUSH, BRUSH, BRUSH, and RINSE, RINSE, RINSE:
    It is one of your most important responsabilities to keep your teeth clean and braces shiny. By brushing well and rinsing with lots of water it will reduce decay (cavaties) and puffy gums. Remember, we are here to help in any way we can -- just ask for our special brushing tips.
  4. Follow Instructions:
    You can be your best motivator by wearing your headgear, rubber bands (elastic), retainers or facemask as instructed. Just remember the end results...
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