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Healthy Habits for a Healthy Smile
Good oral hygiene is essential throughout orthodontic treatment to protect your teeth, gums, and overall health.
Poor oral hygiene can lead to cavities and gum disease, and has also been linked to more serious health conditions such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. Orthodontic treatment helps align your teeth, making them easier to clean and improving your bite to reduce excessive wear and long-term damage.
At each checkup or adjustment, our orthodontic assistants will review your oral hygiene and offer helpful tips to keep you on track. When you’re doing a great job caring for your smile, you can even earn reward points for your efforts!
Flexible Payment Plans as Unique as You Are
At South Surrey Smiles, our team believes that everyone deserves a confident smile, regardless of budget. We understand that investing in orthodontic treatment can be a big decision, so we offer flexible payment options tailored to suit your needs.
Brushing & Flossing with Braces
Brushing and flossing are especially important when you’re wearing braces, as brackets and wires create extra spaces where food particles and bacteria can easily hide.
Keeping your teeth and gums clean helps prevent cavities, gum irritation, and staining around the brackets. We recommend brushing your teeth three times a day and flossing at least once a day to maintain good oral health throughout treatment. If brushing and flossing at school isn’t possible, be sure to set aside time when you get home to clean your teeth thoroughly.
If you’re having trouble keeping your teeth clean, don’t hesitate to contact our office. We’re happy to recommend additional tools and products, such as special flossers or brushes, to make caring for your smile easier and more effective.
Foods to Avoid with Braces
During orthodontic treatment, certain foods need to be cut into smaller pieces or avoided altogether, as they can damage your braces or become stuck in hard-to-reach places.
Being mindful of what you eat helps prevent broken brackets and wires, which can delay treatment and lead to extra visits. Hard foods like apples and carrots should always be cut into small, bite-sized pieces rather than bitten into directly. Corn on the cob should be removed from the cob before eating to avoid putting pressure on your braces.
Some foods should be avoided completely while wearing braces, including popcorn, gum, sticky candy, hard candy, ice cubes, and hard or crusty breads. Choosing braces-friendly foods will help keep your treatment on track and your smile healthy throughout the process.