If you’re looking for a straighter smile, a more even bite, or a less crowded looking mouth, braces are a safe, effective, and time-honored solution. But caring for them away from home can sometimes be a challenge if you don’t have the right tools at your disposal.
Thankfully, preparing to care for them on the go is easier than you might think. Here’s how to build yourself a braces survival kit that will help make this useful orthodontic treatment a breeze!
Packing the Essentials
Whether you’re a student heading back to school, or an adult embarking on an orthodontic treatment while holding down a job outside the home, it’s sometimes necessary to leave the house. Unfortunately, however, when you have braces, this otherwise simple act can be a little complicated. That’s because braces need an extra level of care that your bare teeth don’t. Thus, it is important to bring along the necessary supplies when you go out. Here are a few items you should pack in your braces care kit:
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Floss
- Floss threader
- Interdental brushes
- Dental wax
- Pain reliever (if you are a student, check with your school’s policy on this)
- Mouthwash
- A small mirror
- Rubber bands / attachment tool (if applicable)
Furthermore, be sure to have your orthodontist’s number on hand in case of an urgent situation. If your child is the patient and does not have a phone of their own, be sure to provide your orthodontist’s contact information to their school nurse in the instance of an accident or injury.
Remember, straightening your teeth with the help of braces is a safe and effective way to get the smile of your dreams, but for your treatment to be a success, you need to empower yourself with the right tools to keep them safe no matter where you happen to be.
Packing a braces survival kit for when you go out into the world can help make caring for them away from home easy!
About Dr. Drabik
Dr. Stan Drabik wants to do what’s best for you and your family. He believes that when it comes to your oral health, the whole person should be the focus, not just the teeth and gums. That’s why everyone at Drabik Orthodontics is so committed to going out of their way to treat patients like individuals, and to making sure your care is customized to your unique needs.
To schedule an appointment for braces, please visit our website or call us today at 585-872-4660.