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Our patients at Kenwood Dental Group hate the thought of delaying their treatments and often ask us what they can do in between their adjustment visits to help. Today, Drs. Adrienne Barnes, David N. Maclin & Naana Mensah and our team thought we would provide some tips on how you can stay on track in regards to your treatment plan time.
The first thing we want you to do is keep your adjustment appointments. Each visit with Drs. Adrienne Barnes, David N. Maclin & Naana Mensah is carefully planned to move your teeth a specific way in a certain time frame. It’s important to note that missing an appointment can add weeks or months to your treatment time.
Next, we want you to let Drs. Adrienne Barnes, David N. Maclin & Naana Mensah and our team know right away if your experience any problems with your braces or appliances. A missing wire, rubber band, or broken bracket can delay treatment time, so we ask that you please give us a call right away to report any issues rather than waiting until your next visit.
Make sure you wear your rubber bands as prescribed by Drs. Adrienne Barnes, David N. Maclin & Naana Mensah. Most, if not all, of our patients will need to wear elastics or rubber bands at some point during their treatment. Not wearing the bands or elastics, or not wearing them enough, can slow down your treatment time. Rubber bands are critical in aligning your bite and are important for the bite-fixing phase of your treatment.
Finally, we want you to maintain good oral hygiene, just as you did before your treatment began. In addition to flossing regularly, we encourage you to brush your teeth several times a day. Not brushing will allow sugar to wear away the cement on the braces, making them less effective in moving your teeth, as well as elevate your risk of developing cavities or tooth decay, which will inevitably delay treatment time.
If you have any questions about any of these tips, or if you have any general questions about your treatment, please give us a call at our convenient Chicago, IL office, or ask Drs. Adrienne Barnes, David N. Maclin & Naana Mensah during your next adjustment visit!
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