Stay On Course

Before you begin your orthodontic treatment, Dr. George will give you an estimate on approximately how long you will be in your braces. This is an estimate because everyone’s teeth move at a different pace. There are things you can do to help get your braces off in a timely matter.

1. Keep your teeth clean and spotless. Clean teeth do not decay. If you do get a cavity while in your braces you usually have to come in to see us to have the bracket or band removed so the dentist can repair the tooth. This can delay your orthodontic treatment.
2. Try not to miss your appointments. Sometimes when you miss your appointment we are not able to get you rescheduled right away. This can slow things up.
3. Avoid the chewy, sticky, hard crunchy foods. These foods will bend or break wires and loosen up bands and brackets. When the braces get damaged it can cause teeth to move the wrong way. You also have to schedule an extra appointment to have the braces repaired. It takes time to get things back on course. 
4. If Dr. George gives you elastics to wear to improve your bite,  wear them like instructed. In some cases patients can be in their braces months longer if they are not diligent about wearing them. The braces can’t come off until you are biting correctly. The only way Dr. George has of improving your bite is by you wearing your elastics.

It will all be worth it on that happy day when the braces come off and you get to see that BIG BEAUTIFUL SMILE!