Here are some helpful and useful orthodontic tips to apply if you are getting out of town this summer!!
If you are wearing braces and are
planning a vacation, our team at Angolkar4Smiles would suggest that you be
prepared. We put together a list of items that will be handy to have with you
at all times while you are out of town. They include:
- Toothpick, flosspick, or other interdental cleaners
- Travel toothbrush
- A water bottle or a mini bottle of mouth rinse
- Orthodontic wax to help with discomfort from protruding
wires
- A small mirror for examining any possible issues in
your mouth
*Putting these items together in a
“braces/oral hygiene kit” may be wise.
If you happen to be on vacation and
experience problems reaching our office, we suggest going online and searching
for orthodontic practices in your area. Most orthodontists will lend a helping
hand to another orthodontic patient and get him or her out of pain or
discomfort.
We also suggest avoiding the
following foods to prevent broken brackets and/or wire distortion while you are
on vacation:
- Chewy, sticky, or gummy food
- Apples, pears, and other whole fruits (cut fruit into
wedges before consuming)
- Bagels and hard rolls
- Corn on the cob
- Hard candies
- Hard cookies or pretzels
- All varieties of nuts, including peanuts, almonds, and
cashews
- Cut up your protein into small pieces
Follow these tips and you can have a
worry-free vacation! Please give us a call if you have any questions!
Happy Traveling!
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