• Do not eat anything toasted, sticky (chewing gum), or hard (ice cream, donuts).
• Do not eat jocote (milk sweets).
• Do not tear anything with your front teeth (eat with a knife and fork).
• Maintain good oral hygiene with a special orthodontic toothbrush and use mouthwash and toothpaste specifically designed for patients undergoing orthodontic treatment (Ortho Kin or Odent Ortho).
• Braces should stay shiny like new. Use orthodontic wax in case of discomfort; place the wax over the braces where it is bothering or hurting.
• Use KinCare gel in case of canker sores or any mucosal injury caused by brackets or wires rubbing together.
• Always use an appropriate interdental brush from the gum to the tooth. Use appropriate flossing in the interproximal space.
• Take pain relievers (Enantyum, Novalgin, paracetamol) if you experience pain as prescribed by a doctor.
• Do not use wooden dental picks.

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Remember: “The success of your treatment depends on the professional’s experience, the care of your braces, your oral hygiene, and your consistency in your monthly appointments.”

Dra. Yudelkys Gutiérrez Herrada
First-degree specialist in orthodontics