Removable Orthodontic Appliances

Instructions for Wear and Care of Removable Orthodontic Appliances

If you follow these suggestions your appliances will work best for you and will lessen the time you have to wear it.

1. Wear it all day and night exactly as instructed by your doctor.
2. Brush your teeth AND your appliance after each meal.
3. You may clean the appliance with soap and water or toothbrush and toothpaste. NEVER place it in hot or boiling water after cleaning. DO NOT use bleaches on it.
4. With a new appliance, there may be an initial difficulty in speech and a plastic taste from the appliance; both should disappear in a day or two. Also, some saliva may be present at first, but this soon returns to normal.
5. When you are not wearing the appliance, keep it in the plastic box and carry it with you. Be especially careful to keep it away from pets that may like the smell and damage it by chewing.
6. Do not use your tongue to flip or play with the appliances. This will loosen it. Sticky foods such as gum, caramels, or taffy should be avoided, as they too will loosen the fit.
7. It is our custom to charge an additional fee for lost or broken appliances.

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