BACK TO SCHOOL ALREADY IN A FEW WEEKS! 🍎 Good luck everyone! Hope these tips are helpful! : )
- Make a to go bag for yourself! Include your essentials: floss, a toothbrush, toothpaste and wax if you have metal braces. 🪥
- 💼 Prepare lunch and snacks that make your life easier! You do not want an emergency or broken bracket at school. Avoid the hard, chewy sticky foods. With clear aligners, it is best to avoid carbonated, sugary drinks to prevent cavities or staining of your attachments. 🥗 🥪 🍝 🍜
- Stay hydrated and have your water with you at all times! Water is so helpful to rinse after eating. You want to decrease the chance of bacteria and plaque sitting there for long periods of time to avoid cavities. You always want to rinse your mouth before you put your aligners back in. 💧
- Be careful! Keep your mouthguard with you for high contact sports. Bring your aligner case with you everywhere you go. You don’t want to throw your aligners in the trash by accident. 🏈 ⚽️ 🗑️
- SMILE and be CONFIDENT!: ) Enjoy this time period because it is a milestone in your life’s journey! 😃
Not sure if braces or clear aligners are best for you or your child? Come see us for your complimentary consultation and embrace what is left of summer! We can’t wait to have you as part of our Happier Smiles Orthodontics family here in Escondido. : )
