Congratulations on your new braces! Soon, you’ll have a healthy, beautiful smile to showcase for all your efforts. However, until your treatment is complete, you’ll still need to take extra care of your teeth and gums to ensure that your results turn out as expected, even while you’re away from home. Thus, your orthodontist recommends packing a braces survival kit to take with you on the go. Here’s everything you need to include in it, so you can keep your mouth clean and healthy whether you’re at work, school, or anywhere else!
What to Pack in a Braces Survival Kit
Caring for your teeth and equipment when you wear braces is no big deal when you’re at home. But if you’re like most people, leaving the house is a daily occurrence, especially if you go to school or work. So, how do you keep your mouth looking and feeling clean and healthy while you’re away? The answer is your very own portable braces survival kit. Here’s what you should include:
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Floss
- Floss threader
- Interdental brushes
- Dental wax
- Pain reliever
- Mouthwash
- A small mirror
- Rubber bands / attachment tool (if applicable)
- Your orthodontist’s number, saved in your phone or in your child’s backpack
Remember, wearing braces requires a bit more attention to your oral hygiene than usual, and being prepared with these supplies when you’re away from home can help keep your teeth, gums, and orthodontic equipment clean and in good condition no matter where life takes you!
About Dr. Wigal
Dr. Timothy G. Wigal believes that a beautiful smile is an important key to leading a healthy, happy life. That’s why he’s so committed to providing high quality orthodontic treatment to patients of all ages. Dr. Wigal enjoys staying current on advances in orthodontics by completing several times the required amount of continuing education each year. He is an active member in the American Association of Orthodontics, American Dental Association, Ohio Dental Association, and the Six Elements Study Club, as well as the residing president of the W.D. Miller Dental Society of Licking and Knox County.
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