Summer Tips

Summer is here and some of us are heading to camp or maybe going out of state or the country. It is important to take care of your braces while you are away. Here are some tips to help you get through the summer:

• Make sure you brush at least 3 times a day. Take your travel tooth paste and brush with you and water bottle just in case you’re out the whole day. The water bottle can help you rinse.

• Take plenty of wax just in case anything in poking you. If you still feel uncomfortable, call your orthodontist to schedule an emergency appointment to be seen as soon as possible.

• If you have retainers, make sure you wear it every night and when you take it off in the morning, brush it with a toothbrush and toothpaste and MAKE sure you put it back in your case. You can put it under your pillow if you’re in camp and write a note to yourself about your retainer.

• Avoid sticky food! We know we want to eat everything in the summer but it’s also important to take care of your braces as well.
  • caramel
  • popcorn
  • hard candy (airheads, jolly ranchers, starbursts, toostie rolls, bubble gum, etc)
  • apples
  • pizza crust
  • nuts
  • corn on the cob
  • ice

We wish you a happy summer & have fun!!!!