Halloween: Trick or Treat?

 

At Kemp Orthodontics we want to remind you to not be tricked by your treats.  Let's try to get through this season without causing harm to your braces.  Remember that hard candy can damage your braces by causing brackets to come dislodged or bending your archwire.  Since your archwire is the guide to where your teeth are going to be move, if you make a bend in your wire by biting on something too hard you can cause your teeth to move in the wrong direction.  We all enjoy sweet treats but stay away from the hard, sticky and chewy candy to avoid breaking your braces.   Because your braces will trap the sugar and keep it close to your teeth,  please brush promptly after eating to ensure healthy teeth and a beautiful smile.

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What if I break or lose my retainers?

If you should lose or break your retainer, you should call the office of Kemp Orthodontics as soon as possible to arrange for an appointment to have new retainers made.  There will be an additional charge to repair or replace your retainer.  If you have broken your retainer, please bring it with you as in some cases it can be repaired.  If you lost your retainer, you will need to have a new impression taken for making your new retainer. Usually, your replacement retainer can be ready in one week.   Your beautiful smile needs to be protected and preserved, so please take good care of your retainers.