Once you have chosen to improve your smile with the help of Dr. Wu and the team at Wu Orthodontics, you will want to do all you can to ensure that your treatment is as effective as possible.
That’s why we have prepared the following information to help you maintain hygiene, minimize discomfort and ensure your treatment brings you those accelerated results.
Keeping your teeth clean is even more important when you have braces. Braces need healthy teeth and gums to maximize how well they work, so it’s crucial to keep up with brushing and flossing. If gum disease is a common problem for you, ensure you see a periodontist regularly during treatment.
All of our orthodontic solutions are designed to make maintaining your oral health simple, so they won’t interfere with your toothbrush or flossing methods. Our video will help you understand proper care of your braces.
At the outset of your treatment, you might feel a little worried about eating. This is normal and it’s important to be careful for the first few days.
Soft foods are best in this initial period. Crusty bread, tough meat and raw vegetables are not advised to begin with, though they’re fine once you’re a few days post-treatment.
Protecting your orthodontic appliances should always be in the forefront of your mind during treatment. Damaged braces, caused by biting on hard surfaces like pens or fingernails will cause treatment to be delayed. If you play sports, let us know so we can help you avoid problems.
Foods to avoid:
Initial discomfort is usually minimal. Some patients experience mild headaches or discomfort within the soft tissues of their mouth, but this is uncommon. The Pitts 21 and Brius braces systems are specially designed to minimize discomfort. Clear aligners are unlikely to irritate your lips or mouth. If you do experience pain, take whichever pain relief you would usually take for a headache.
Patients who find they are sensitive to biting pressures will find this eases within 3-5 days of treatment. Loosening of teeth is to be expected, as this is what will allow the teeth to move into their new, straighter position. Once they’re in the right place, the teeth will firm up again.
Sometimes patients will notice a loose wire – if this happens then use a blunt instrument, such as the eraser end of a pencil or Q tip – to move the wire under the arch. This will temporarily move it out of the way. Wax or wet cotton can reduce any annoyance. Get in contact with us straight away if this happens.
I'm so happy with my new smile! Dr Wu Orthodontist and their team were truly dedicated to achieving the best possible results. From the initial consultation to the final day, the entire experience was positive. The orthodontist and staff were always attentive to my needs and concerns.
Flowerroadbbvip Tueme
My daughter just finished her treatment and the result is just perfect. I was Dr. Wu’s patient long time and am still very happy with my result after many years. That’s why I brought my daughter here when she was ready for the orthodontist treatment. Dr. Wu and his staff are always nice and accommodating. They always explain everything clearly and make sure you understand the purpose of each step, which I like a lot. They are also very accommodating for emergency treatment if the bracket is broken or fall off.
Miao Zhang
Dr. Eric Wu and his team provide quality orthodontic care with Pitts21 Bracket System and Invisalign® for patients of all ages in the Palo Alto area including Los Altos, Menlo Park, Stanford, Atherton, Mountain View, Woodside, and Redwood City California. Contact our office for your initial “Smile Evaluation” consultation.
