When you’re going in for an orthodontic consultation for your braces, you might have a lot of questions. That’s actually a good thing. The more you know, the more likely it is that you’ll feel confident about your braces and what you should do when you’re at home and the orthodontist isn’t there. Getting to know your orthodontist and the tricks of maintaining your mouth when you have braces are some of the goals of an orthodontic consultation, so here are a few things that you should consider asking during your orthodontic consultation appointment.

How Long Will I Be in the Office?
Everyone’s mouths are different, and different sets of teeth require different treatments. Correcting one very crooked tooth might be different than a whole set of teeth that are just slightly out of alignment. As a result, the length of each appointment can vary, and the length of time that you’ll need braces can vary between patients. Plan for approximately one hour for your first visit with Dr. Creed.

Is Brushing and Flossing With Braces Difficult?
It’s common for people to get food in their braces, but it’s also essential to the overall health of your mouth that you remove the food. While brushing and flossing with braces is more challenging, it’s still entirely possible to have a clean mouth throughout the time that you have braces. There are many techniques that you might have to adjust to maintain optimal cleanliness. For instance, you might find that adding a water pick into your regime is beneficial. Ask Dr. Creed to show you some effective techniques.

Is There Anything That I Shouldn’t Eat?
There are some foods that you might enjoy that are more difficult to eat when you have braces. A certain type of food might get stuck in your braces, and some things might be more difficult to bite. Your teeth might also hurt while right after an adjustment, so you might simply enjoy certain foods less at certain times during your treatment. The staff at Creed Orthodontics can go over a list of foods that you’re better off avoiding until your braces are ready to come off.

Do Braces Ever Break?
It’s possible for some parts of your braces to break, especially if you’re regularly eating foods that are harder on them. But, also, accidents just sometimes happen. A snapped wire or broken bracket won’t derail the entire treatment, but both of these pieces will need to be fixed if they break. It’s always nice knowing ahead of time what you need to do if you have a problem, so ask Dr. Creed what you should do in the case of an emergency. You can also ask them what activities you should avoid so that you can minimize the risk of having a problem with your braces.

We’re Here to Help
If you ever have a question, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We can offer your questions, or you can schedule a complimentary orthodontic consultation to find out what’s best for your teeth.