Brush your teeth carefully to maintain good oral hygiene The orthodontic appliance makes it difficult to clean food residue and soft scale, especially the edge of the brackets, between the teeth and the gum edge, and long-term poor oral hygiene can easily lead to tooth demineralization and even caries. It is recommended to choose a toothbrush with small brush head and moderate bristle hardness, or orthodontic special gap brush, using Bass brushing method, moderate strength, 3~5 minutes each time, also can cooperate with the use of electric toothbrush, flosser to enhance the cleaning effect, and check whether the brush is clean by looking at the mirror after brushing. You should brush your teeth after three meals, especially before going to bed, and not eat again after brushing. Correct use of toothbrush Gap brush to clean large gaps Floss to clean small gaps Use electric flosser if necessary Dietary guidance Do not eat too hard and sticky food, such as ribs, beef jerky, nuts, sticky cake, etc. Apples, peaches, corn, etc. should not be eaten, but can be cut into small pieces and chewed with the back teeth; fruits with cores should be eaten after removing the core, such as dates, plums, plums, etc.; when using electric toothbrushes, chopsticks, spoons and other appliances, be careful not to When using electric toothbrushes, chopsticks, spoons and other utensils, be careful not to touch the brackets; coffee, strong tea and other foods that stain easily should be eaten as little as possible. If you feel something hard against the brackets when chewing, you should not continue to bite down to avoid dislodging the brackets. Pain and discomfort relief It is normal for the teeth to feel mild pain after the first wear and each follow-up visit with force, which can generally be relieved within 1 week, if the pain persists or worsens, contact the doctor for examination; some patients wearing orthodontic appliances for the first time may have brackets “grinding mouth”, or mild oral ulcers, can be used to protect the orthodontic wax To alleviate; the end of the arch wire is too long or tampered with the wire to cause the mouth can contact the doctor to deal with. Other After orthodontic appliances fall off, you should store them properly to avoid losing them and contact the doctor for re-bonding in time; follow up on time to ensure the progress and efficacy of orthodontic treatment; regular periodontal examination and cleaning to maintain oral health.