Frequently Asked Questions orthodontics

Dr. Lemay and his team would like to welcome you and congratulate you for undertaking orthodontic treatment. The success of such treatment depends on the active participation of all stakeholders.

WE NEED YOU! Motivation, cooperation and participation are essential to adopt attitudes to contribute to the success of treatment. For best results and avoid unnecessary prolongation of treatment, here is a summary of tips and rules to follow during treatment.


POSSIBLE PROBLEMS


Pain
Following the establishment of the cases, the son or braces or pursuant to an appointment of control, it is possible that the teeth become sensitive for a few days. The teeth as a response to the forces applied to them.

Solution: This pain is acute and rarely responds very well to take analgesic like Tylenol TM respecting the dosage according to age and weight of the patient.


Irritation
The boxes, bushings and son can cause irritation or ulcers in the cheeks, lips or gums. It is a passenger inconvenience due to friction of fabric on the devices.

Solution: Use orthodontic wax to cover the part of the equipment that hurts. Rinse mouth with warm salt water frequently to speed healing. Maintaining good dental hygiene helps to keep the tissues healthy.


Rings or cases landings
This is not an alarming situation and it may occur occasionally as a broken wire or a rubber band. In cases where there is no pain or discomfort, it is not necessary to make an appointment immediately if the regular inspection visit is scheduled in two weeks. Bring with you all the songs posted during the visit and mention this fact to the Secretary upon confirmation of your appointment.


EMERGENCY

We consider it an urgent problem that occurs all and can not wait because it causes pain or other major drawback. Sometimes a thread slipping behind the last case and hurt the cheek or gum. In this case we have come to the clinic so that we can remedy the situation. If the problem occurs when the clinic is closed, place a cotton ball or orthodontic wax on the injured party. It is sometimes possible to cut the wire with a cut finger or a small clip but this is risky and should be made in extreme emergencies.


THE APPOINTMENT OF CONTROL

We need to meet periodically during treatment to monitor progress and make any adjustments necessary for the proper functioning of the treatment. These appointments are set for 2 to 8 weeks, and for approximately 40 minutes. It is not always possible to offer all appointments after 16:00 because of the high demand for that period and the popularity of our orthodontic services!

To the least possible disruption of your business we have established the following policy: the appointment of Orthodontics whose duration is more than 40 minutes will be scheduled before 16 h 00. It is very important to introduce you to go because the good progress of treatment depends on it. After each stage of treatment or about six months, we will follow up with you on the progress of treatment.


DENTAL HYGIENE

A good dental hygiene is essential during orthodontic treatment. All debris and food particles must be completely removed from the teeth, gums and appliances to prevent tooth decay, swollen gums and bad breath. Poor hygiene cause swollen gums, pain and bleeding on brushing and swelling that affects the progression of treatment. At each visit the quality of hygiene measures will be evaluated. If hygiene is not acceptable according to the recommendations, a "summit conference will be convened to correct the situation or stop treatment.

Afin de maintenir une bonne santé dentaire les mesures suivantes sont recommandées :

Brushing teeth after each meal and snack and evening with the electric toothbrush provided or manual brush and fluoride toothpaste gel. Take care to brush horizontally across the box and on the edge of the gum on the case and above it. Horizontal brush helps to clean the teeth and will not break if the gum is made with a soft brush.
Passage of flossing with a silk threader ideally every day but at least 3 times a week.
Mouthwash fluorinated Oxyfresh available at the clinic or Fluorince of Oral-B in daily use once a day
The removable devices must be brushed with the same frequency as the teeth
FOOD

Food drives, crunchy or sticky devices can break off boxes or folding son. It is recommended to eat soft food when your teeth are sensitive.

Beware of raw fruits and vegetables that need to be cut.

Foods defended:
In general the food very hard.
Hard candies or pantyhose (jujubes) that adhere to equipment and cause tooth decay.
Chewing gum, no matter the brand, because chewing gum causes fatigue devices and son who eventually break. Similarly, cases can take off.
Baguette bread or bagel
Chocolate Caramel
The grains of popcorn not split and corn on the cob.
Fruit juices and soft drinks should be consumed in moderation, ie not more than once a day ... it's time to rediscover the pleasure of drinking water!
We need to show common sense by promoting foods that are easy to eat, nutritious without being too sweet, especially for snacks.



Dental hygiene for orthodontic patients

Maintaining excellent dental hygiene is essential during orthodontic treatment. Poor dental hygiene can lead to permanent stains on the teeth (calcium), tooth decay and gum problems such as swelling, pain, bad breath and interfere with orthodontic treatment. All our patients receive orthodontic kit initial comprehensive dental hygiene. We believe that these products are best suited to keeping teeth and gums clean and healthy during treatment. These products are generally available for purchase at the clinic but equivalent products can also be purchased at the pharmacy. Please ask your hygienist.


The morning ...
After lunch, rinse vigorously with water.
With electric brush, brush the gum line and the tooth for 2 minutes, use toothpaste for X-Pur remineralizing action or dough fluoride tooth gel trade.
Rinse for 30 seconds (the time to hum ") with mouthwash or fluoride Oxyfresh another fluoridated mouthwash without alcohol trade.
Do not rinse with water or eat or drink anything for 30 minutes to let the mouthwash.
At noon, after a snack and after dinner ...
Rinse vigorously with water.
Brush with orthodontic manual brush and tooth pulp. It is important to brush horizontally below the wire, the wire and the tooth over the wire.
Before sunset, it is time for the clean ...
Rinse vigorously with water.
With electric brush, brush the gum line and the tooth for 2 minutes to use the tooth paste X-Pur for a remineralizing or dough fluoride tooth gel trade.
Using dental floss through the threader or interdental cleaners silicone Butler as recommended by your hygienist.
Rinse with mouthwash or fluoride Oxyfresh another fluoridated mouthwash without alcohol trade. Again for 30 seconds ...
Do not rinse with water, or eat or drink anything for 30 minutes to let the mouthwash act.
Full implementation of this protocol will ensure clean teeth and gums healthy during orthodontic treatment. A reward our patients who have the discipline to implement the protocol and demonstrate during the visits, an excellent dental hygiene.



Emergency Prevention orthodontic

The system is the Damon orthodontic system currently recognized for extraordinary results in less time and the most comfortable for our patients. We are excited by the results obtained by using this system we use since 2003. To ensure a positive experience and prevent any possible complication, please follow the following recommendations ...

The wire used to start initial treatment is very small and very flexible. Beware of big mouthfuls chewing on posterior teeth which can bend the wire and get him out of the tooth substance. A patient or parent skilled succeed with eyebrow tweezers to place at the wire. But it's not easy ...
Chewing gum causes metal fatigue and submit cases to the forces that are off. So chewing gum should be banned or used only occasionally and for a short period.
Soft drinks are not all sweet but they are very acidic. Regular consumption (more than 2 cans per week) can cause decalcification of teeth and the emergence of permanent stains on the teeth. Fruit juices even the best also cause this effect, so they consume in moderation (once a day). It is recommended to benefit from treatment of ortho to rediscover the joys of drinking water! And it's true for all our patients and not only for patients ortho.
The hard foods like raw vegetables into large pieces, the whole apples, granola bars and nuts submit Devices lot of stress ... to eat with caution, in small pieces.
If a box falls off and there is no pain or discomfort, it is not an emergency unless the treatment is in its terminal phase. However, mention it upon confirmation of your appointment according to the duration of the meeting to be adjusted.
Use wax or silicone orthodontic provided to cover a case where a piece of wire that exceeds or injured. Usually these discomforts occur mainly at the beginning of treatment and is absorbed quickly. In case exceeds orthodontic wire behind the last case and hurt, make an appointment stating the problem, the secretary will provide you with an appointment of an emergency quickly.
Painkillers such as Tylenol or Advil may be used according to manufacturer's recommendations to ease the discomfort associated with the initial establishment of braces. The new technology Damon braces that we use involves forces very gentle. It is very rare for the pain to be felt beyond 2 or 3 days. In general, there is no pain but discomfort during mastication.
The clinic is open 5 days a week and we will deal with any emergency care. However, we can assume the costs of emergency treatment provided in another clinic.
Treat your braces with sensitivity and care. It will work wonders for your smile!