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COVID UPDATE - WE ARE OPEN
During the latest lockdown we will remain open and patients should keep their appointments as arranged. You should not attend if it’s not safe for you to do so, for example if you have symptoms of Covid-19, are waiting to receive test results, or have been asked to self-isolate. If you are unable to attend, please ring us in advance rather than not attend, so we can reallocate your appointment time.
All at Sunlight Orthodontics would like to thank everyone for their patience whilst we’ve not been able to see you. We can assure you that we are fully compliant with all Covid-19 safe practice guidelines.
During the latest lockdown we will remain open and patients should keep their appointments as arranged. You should not attend if it’s not safe for you to do so, for example if you have symptoms of Covid-19, are waiting to receive test results, or have been asked to self-isolate. If you are unable to attend, please ring us in advance rather than not attend, so we can reallocate your appointment time.
All at Sunlight Orthodontics would like to thank everyone for their patience whilst we’ve not been able to see you. We can assure you that we are fully compliant with all Covid-19 safe practice guidelines.
Brace care FAQs
The advice you were given by the orthodontist and the following instructions will help you look after your braces. Please contact us if you have any problems.
Fixed Brace
Do
- Brush your teeth and braces after every meal
- Brush your teeth and braces thoroughly twice a day
- Use an inter-dental brush to clean under the wire
- Use a fluoride mouthwash before bedtime
- Use the wax if your brace is rubbing
Don’t
- Play with your brace
- Eat sugary or acidic foods
- Eat sticky or hard foods or chew gum
- Play contact sports without a gumshield
How to brush
Brushing inbetween
Use wax if the brace rubs
Foods to avoid
Brace sports guard
Placing wax
Toothbrushing for braces
Please see our Resources page for more information and care sheets.
Removable Brace
Do
- Wear your brace all the time including eating and sleeping
- Brush your teeth and brace after every meal
- Keep your brace in a plastic box if it isn’t being worn
- Contact the surgery if you lose or break your brace
Don’t
- Wear your brace for contact-sports or swimming
- Hold the brace by the wires or bend them
- Eat sugary or acidic food
- Click your brace with your tongue
Please see our Resources page for more information and care sheets.
Twinblock Functional Brace
Do
- Wear your brace all the time including sleeping
- Bite properly into the blocks all the time
- Try to eat with the brace in
- Brush your teeth and braces after every meal
- Keep your brace in a plastic box if it is not in your mouth
- Contact the surgery if you lose or break your brace
Don’t
- Wear your brace for contact-sports or swimming
- Hold the brace by the wires or bend them
- Eat sugary or acidic food
- Click your brace with your tongue
Please see our Resources page for more information and care sheets.
Retainers
Do
- Wear your retainer as instructed
- Use a toothbrush and soap to clean the brace
- Use Retainer-Brite about once a week
- Keep the retainers in a box when not worn
- Bring your retainers to every appointment
Don’t
- Eat or drink with the brace in
- Clean the brace with hot water or toothpaste
Please see our Resources page for more information and care sheets.
Book your free visit with us today
Call 0151 645 5473 or email info@sunlightorthodontics.co.uk
Call 0151 645 5473 or email info@sunlightorthodontics.co.uk