With National Smile Month officially upon us, Irvine orthodontists Dr. Wanda Claro and Dr. Bahar Ghafouri thought this might be a good time to remind all of our patients to practice good oral hygiene between your visits to our office.Here are a few simple steps you can take to improve your oral health so that you may celebrate National Smile Month for many, many more years to come:
* Brush at least twice a day with fluoride toothpaste. Here's a helpful video showing you how to brush with your braces on.
* Floss everyday to thoroughly clean between your teeth.
* Reduce your intake of sugary foods and drinks during your orthodontic treatment.
* Visit your dentist regularly (usually every six months apart or as recommended).
In addition to these tips, we encourage you to eat cheese (and other dairy foods), Shiitake mushrooms, fish, cooked vegetables, onions and eggs to keep your teeth healthy and sparkling. If you have questions about any of these tips, we encourage you to give us a call at (949) 954-5765. Enjoy the rest of your weekend everyone!
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