Patient Instruction Sheets

Brushing - Techniques, type of brush, and other tips on correct brushing procedures

Eating Habits - What foods to avoid while your braces are on

Tongue & Lip Exercises - Correct swallowing technique

Compliance and Cooperation - Importance during orthodontic treatment

Scheduling Information - Scheduling policy and suggestions

Observation and Guidance - Watching growth and development prior to treatment

Gel-Kam - Instructions for Gel-Kam use

Separators - Making space to place bands

Expanders - Appliance to widen upper arch

Crozats - All about Crozats

Headgear - All about the different kinds of headgear

Lip Bumper - What a lip bumper is used for and why

Facemask - Information on facemask and what it does

Orthodontic Elastics - Worn to help move your teeth

Hawley/MDR Retainer - Retainer(s) worn at the end of treatment

Essix Retainer - Clear retainer(s) worn at the end of treatment

Oral Piercings - Are they a good idea