Welcome to Orbit Dental Clinic & Implant Center. Your quest for the painless dental treatment ends here.
FF-15/A, Kabir Enclave, Opp. Homeopathic College, Bopal-Ghuma Road, Bopal, Ahmedabad-380058.
+91-93757 67335
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To receive maximum benefits from flossing, use the following proper technique: Starting with about 18 inches of floss, wind most of the floss around each middle finger, leaving an inch or two of floss to work with Holding the floss tautly between your thumbs and index fingers, slide it gently up- and-down between your teeth Gently curve the floss around the base of each tooth, making sure you go beneath the gumline. Never snap or force the floss, as this may cut or bruise delicate gum tissue Use clean sections of floss as you move from tooth to tooth To remove the floss, use the same back-and-forth motion to bring the floss up and away from the teeth What Type of Floss Should I Use? There are two types of floss from which to choose: Nylon (or multifilament) floss PTFE (monofilament) floss Nylon floss is available waxed and unwaxed, and in a variety of flavors. Because this type of floss is composed of many strands of nylon, it may sometimes tear or shred, especially between teeth with tight contact points. While more expensive, single filament (PTFE) floss slides easily between teeth, even those with tight spaces between teeth, and is virtually shred-resistant. When used properly, both types of floss are excellent at removing plaque and debris.
One of the most important things for an individual with braces to do is to keep the braces and teeth as clean as possible. It is not easy and takes some extra time. If oral hygiene is not good the result can be permanent discoloration of the teeth, which is seen when the braces are removed. Cavities too can occur but this is less common. The discoloration occurs when the bacteria in the plaque (the white stuff that accumulates around the braces) suck out minerals from the surface of the tooth leaving a permanent white stain. In addition, not keeping the braces clean can cause a build-up of plaque that will result in swelling of the gums.
You must get in the habit of brushing more frequently than usual. Dr. KEYUR SONI and his staff will introduce you to special little brushes that assist you in cleaning behind each wire. You must concentrate on brushing each bracket individually from all sides. Occasionally wires can shift or bend causing a wire to poke you. Sometimes this is a sign of progress as the teeth move exposing more wire. Call the office and Dr. KEYUR SONI or one of his assistants will adjust the sharp edge for you. You will be given wax to apply to areas such as this. If a bracket comes loose please call the office promptly. This is not an emergency however Dr.KEYUR SONI will want to replace the bracket as soon as convenient. Progress is slowed down without this bracket in place.
If you are asked to wear rubber bands it is in your best interest to follow instructions exactly. Not wearing the rubber bands or wearing them incorrectly delays the day when the braces can be removed.
Similarly if asked to wear a retainer or removable appliance follow the instructions carefully. After the braces are finished retainer use is critical for long-term success. Your teeth will have a high likelihood of drifting back in the direction they came from. Use of a retainer after braces may be a lifelong commitment or in other words use the retainer as long as you want your teeth to stay straight. Teeth can shift over time due to bone changes, muscle changes, bone growth, new fillings or crowns and in general the aging process. The importance of retainers after braces cannot be understated.
Be careful what you eat. Overly hard foods like peanuts, raw carrots and certainly ice (never a good idea) and well as very sticky foods like fruit roll ups can bend and break wires and brackets, delaying progress. Be cautious and use good judgment.
Finally, braces can cause some soreness. This is common when a new wire is placed and usually goes away after a day or two. Eat soft things or what ever you can tolerate. Some patients find that chewing sugarless gums increases circulation around the teeth dissipating the chemicals involved the pain process. Of course you can take pain medication as necessary for discomfort-like Motrin or Ibuprofen-just follow the directions on the bottle.
Be patient. All the appointments and effort in orthodontics will have great and long lasting rewards: a more beautiful and healthy smile.
- Bite firmly on the gauze pads covering each extraction site to help stop the bleeding. We will change the gauze pads before you leave the office. You may change the gauze pads once more at home, leaving gauze in 30 additional minutes. Remember to remove gauze before eating or drinking.
- You may have difficulty feeling your lips, cheeks or tongue due to numbness. This is a temporary feeling and will wear off within 2 to 6 hours. Please take care not to bite your lips, cheeks or tongue.
When you get home, fold and place a gauze pad directly over the extraction site and bite firmly for 30 minutes. If excessive bleeding continues, apply another fresh gauze pad for an additional 30 minutes. Excessive bleeding is defined as pooling or dripping blood out of the extraction sites within 15-20 seconds of removing the gauze. Don't use the amount of blood on the gauze as a guide, because minimal bleeding may persist for up to 24 hours. It is not unusual for saliva to be slightly blood-tinged for several days following surgery. Please call our office if you feel bleeding is excessive.
Some amount of discomfort is to be expected following any surgery. If your surgeon feels you will benefit from a prescription pain medicine, you will receive a prescription following your surgery. Please follow the instructions carefully. Ibuprofen (such as Advil, Nuprin, Motrin) works very well for many patients following oral surgery and can reduce the amount of narcotic pain medicine needed significantly. You may find taking 400-600mg every six hours on a regular schedule for the first 2-3 days is all the pain medicine you need. You may alternate your prescription pain medicine with ibuprofen for maximum pain relief. Those who are allergic to aspirin or other NSAIDs cannot follow this regimen.
If possible chew on the opposite side of your extraction site. For multiple extractions, you should have soft foods on the day of surgery and the day following surgery. Soft foods include ice cream, pudding, jello, yogurt, soup (lukewarm), pancakes, mashed potatoes, scrambled eggs, pasta, etc. Avoid hard, crunchy foods such as chips or nuts that may disturb the extraction site for at least one week. After the third day, you may eat anything you wish, unless given other specific instructions by the doctor. No alcoholic beverages should be consumed for at least twenty-four hours following general anesthesia or as long as you are taking pain medications.
1. You may salivate more heavily for the next several days, until your mouth is accustom to the presence of the new prosthesis.
2. You may feel awkward when talking or speaking certain words, at first. With practice, your tongue will be trained to accommodate around the prosthesis and your phonic will become normal, again. Reading out loud may help expedite the process.
3. Sore spots are normal. Please give us a call to have your prosthesis adjusted, as necessary. We want to make sure that you will be able to use your new teeth, as comfortably as possible.
4. Occasionally, due to the morphology of the underlying jaw bone, the use of adhesive cream or paste may be required to attain satisfactory retention.
5. Keep your prosthesis soak in a water bath, with denture cleansing tablet, when not in use, especially during bed time.
6. Leave your new teeth out, during bed time, allowing your gum to breath regain normal circulation.
7. Clean your denture with a toothbrush and hand/liquid soap, over a half-filled sink or bucket of water, prior to each use.
8. Avoid chewing gum or eating sticky foods.
New full or partial Denture Instructions-in Detail
I believe that you will be very successful with your new full denture or removable partial denture. When you begin to wear your new prosthesis there is an adjustment period where your usual mouth functions may need to be relearned. These include chewing, speech, swallowing, appearance of lip posture, and ridge comfort. The following suggestions may help you in adapting to your new prosthesis and in maintaining it.
Avoid pain by starting with easy but nutritious food to eat. Examples of a softer diet can include fish, eggs, cottage cheese, cooked potatoes, oranges and apple sauce. If you have discomfort, remove the denture and massage the painful area with your finger. Let the gums rest and then replace the denture. Continue to use your prosthesis until your next visit. If you fail to wear the denture, no sore will be visible and precise adjustments will be very difficult.
Try to chew with food on both sides of your mouth. If food is bilaterally placed, the denture will be less likely to tip. Try not to bite with the front teeth as this may cause the back end of the denture to move off the gums. Biting with the side teeth will give better stability. Holding the top denture up with the tongue while chewing requires talent but this habit can be very useful.
Pain during swallowing may simply require a minor denture base adjustment.
With the stimulus of new dentures your mouth may have more or less saliva for a few days. Be patient and the flow will return to normal.
Speech is a very complicated and dynamic process involving all parts of the airway and mouth. Your denture has been constructed to meet the demands of stability and retention during speech. Fortunately, people are very adaptable and speech sounds very good at the time of delivery. If speech does not sound right to you, give it some time and normal body adaptation will resolve your concerns. Practice reading aloud. Do not focus undue attention on the process.
