The best way to avoid orthodontic emergencies is to know how to take care of your braces properly throughout your entire treatment. However, emergencies are … well, emergencies, and sometimes no matter how cautious you are or how well you take care of your braces, the wires loosen, the bands pop, or you experience orthodontic…
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Your first few days with braces will feel rather odd, awkward, and even painful. The day you get your braces you will probably just feel weird, like you have something in your mouth – because you do. You are most likely to feel pain and soreness during the second and third days. After that, you…
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It's the big day and your braces are finally coming off! Does that mean you are completely done? Not so fast! After you complete your treatment here at Solon Orthodontics, Dr. Bomeli and our team will recommend you wear a retainer, which must be worn routinely after treatment in order to hold your teeth in…
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If you are wearing braces and are planning a vacation, our team at Solon Orthodontics would suggest that you be prepared. We put together a list of items that will be handy to have with you at all times while you are out of town. They include: Toothpick, flosspick, or other interdental cleaners Travel toothbrush…
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