Suresmile: A Few Friendly Reminders

Now that you know about Suresmile and have your braces, it is important to keep the following in mind.

Remember to avoid foods that could damage or break a bracket or wire.
Foods to avoid include the following:
Sticky or Chewy foods (Caramel, Gummies, Tootsie Rolls, Gum, Taffy, etc.)
Hard or Crunchy foods (Nuts, Hard candies, Chips, especially Doritos, Pretzels, Bagels, French bread, Pizza crust, Hard rolls, Corn on the cob, Popcorn, Whole apples or Carrots, etc.)

Keep your appointments to ensure that your treatment stays on schedule!

Wear your elastics, as Dr. Scanlan has instructed.

Oral hygiene is extremely important, especially with braces.
Daily brushing and flossing, along with visiting your dentist every six months will allow your orthodontic treatment to go more smoothly.

Keep up the good work and we look forward to seeing you at your next appointment!