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Braces Information: Fixed Braces, Treatment in general, parts of the braces and elastics
Orthodontic Appliances: Retainers, Removable Plates, CBJ Appliance and Invisalign Invisible Aligners and Braces
Children's Orthodontist: Orthodontic Treatment for children and early childhood treatment
Brushing with Braces: Information on maintenance of your braces
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Dr Sam Wong is a professionally qualified orthodontist in Brisbane Queensland Australia offering latest technology in orthodontics including invisalign invisible braces, clear sapphire braces and other orthodontic services.
 


Teeth with braces need special care!
Fixed appliances (braces) consist of brackets glued to the outer surface of teeth and bands that are cemented around the molar teeth. These are joined together by wires that provide forces to move the teeth into their correct positions. Other forces may be applied through elastics or headgear.
The initial stage:
Forces from the wire cause initial tooth soreness usually starting 3-6 hours after braces are attached. This soreness is worse for the first 48 hours after which the tenderness on closing and biting slowly disappears. To minimize discomfort during this period, food should be cut up finely and swallowed with less chewing, although we do suggest a normal diet.

Pain relief tablets such as Panadol / Nurofen should be given as instructed.

Do not worry as things will quickly improve and this will be the hardest stage of your orthodontics.
Important Facts you should know about your braces –

Oral Hygiene
• The importance of good oral hygiene cannot be overstressed. The dental assistant will have discussed this with you and given you a brochure.

• It is your responsibility to keep your teeth clean. See our section on brushing with braces for more details.

Diet
• Avoid hard foods which loosen brackets and bend wires.

• DO NOT EAT sugary, sticky, chewy foods such as: Lollies, chocolates and muesli bars.

• DO NOT DRINK soft drinks such as: Coke, Fanta and lemonade. We recommend that you drink plenty of water and natural fruit juices.

• BE AWARE of hard, crunchy foods such as: apples, carrots, corn on the cob, steak and pork crackling and Bones (e.g. chicken wings, chop bones).

• BE AWARE of hard items such as: Fingernails – avoid biting & chewing your nails. Don’t chew on pens and pencils.
The items above are very hard and, if chewed on, can cause brackets to come off your teeth. If you want your treatment to go smoothly and quickly, you will take these things into consideration.

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