Braces Care Guide
Taking care of your braces is essential — not just for achieving the best results, but for maintaining the health of your teeth and gums throughout treatment. A few simple daily habits will keep your treatment on track and your smile healthy.
Professional Cleanings
專業洗牙
We recommend scheduling professional dental cleanings every 3 to 4 months instead of the usual six during orthodontic treatment. Braces significantly raise the risk of cavities and gum inflammation — more frequent cleanings help prevent issues and keep your teeth healthy throughout treatment.
Foods to Avoid
禁忌食物
- Caramel
- Chewing Gum
- Taffy
- 焦糖
- 口香糖
- 太妃糖
- Hard Candies
- Nuts
- Popcorn
- 硬糖
- 堅果
- 爆米花
- Bagels
- Corn on the Cob
- Ribs
- 貝果
- 玉米棒
- 排骨
Daily Care Routine
每日護理程序
Use a soft-bristled toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste, cleaning above, below, and around every bracket. Brushing after eating removes food and plaque trapped around your braces.
使用軟毛牙刷和含氟牙膏，清潔每個托槽的上方、下方和周圍。每餐後刷牙有助於清除卡在牙套周圍的食物和牙菌斑。
Use a floss threader or water flosser to reach between teeth and under the wires. Flossing with braces takes extra effort but is essential for healthy gums.
使用牙線穿引器或沖牙機清潔牙齒之間及鋼絲下方。配戴牙套時使用牙線需要多花一些時間，但對牙齦健康非常重要。
A fluoride mouth rinse strengthens enamel and helps prevent cavities during treatment. It's a simple extra step that provides meaningful added protection.
含氟漱口水能強化牙釉質，預防治療期間蛀牙。這是一個簡單的額外步驟，能提供顯著的保護效果。
Give yourself at least two full minutes to brush carefully. Slow, thorough cleaning is much more effective than rushing through your routine.
每次刷牙至少花兩分鐘仔細清潔。慢而徹底的刷牙方式比匆忙刷牙更有效。
Emergency Care
緊急護理
Use warm salt water rinses and take Tylenol for discomfort. Some soreness after adjustments is completely normal and will subside within a few days.
用溫鹽水漱口，並可服用泰諾緩解不適。調整後的輕微酸痛是正常現象，通常幾天內會消退。
Push the wire back inside the molar tube with a pencil eraser or cotton swab. A nail clipper cleaned with rubbing alcohol can also clip the wire for relief. Contact us if you cannot resolve the issue.
用鉛筆橡皮擦或棉花棒將鋼絲推回磨牙管內。也可用酒精消毒過的指甲剪剪斷突出的鋼絲。如無法自行解決，請聯絡我們。
Leave the loose or broken bracket in place and cover it with wax for comfort. We will repair it at your next appointment. Call us if you have concerns.
將鬆脫或損壞的托槽留在原位，並用蠟覆蓋以減少不適。我們將在下次複診時進行修復。如有疑慮，請致電告知。
Still have questions?
Call your nearest location — we're happy to help.