Looking After Your Fixed Braces

  • Do expect your teeth to hurt for 2-3 days after fitting – use painkillers if needed
  • Do brush after each meal, including lunch, & before bed.
  • Do make sure that you attend appointments regularly, your brace needs constant attention from us.
  • Do cut food into small, bite-size pieces.
  • Do continue to see your own dentist for regular check-ups.
  • Do check your brace every day and let us know if it breaks – even if you have an appointment in the next few days.
  • Don’t eat sweets – even if you can suck them You can eat crumbly chocolate (flakes and buttons).
  • Don’t eat hard or sticky foods.
  • Don’t bite into apples, burger buns or even sandwiches – either cut or break bits off
  • Don’t throw anything away Keep it safe and bring it back.
  • Don’t panic If you’re not sure, give us a ring.
  • Don’t forget appointments NHS rules state that 2 missed appointments means an end to treatment.