Patient Advice

Everything you need to know about living with braces day to day, from what to eat to what to do if something breaks.

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Will I have to change what I eat?

Your teeth will likely be tender after appointments, we recommend eating soft food during this time.

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Oral hygiene

Good oral hygiene is essential, especially once braces are fitted.

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Parts of braces

Learn about the different parts of braces.

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Breakages

What should I do if my braces break?

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Is treatment painful?

It usually takes time to adjust to the feeling of your braces.

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Retention phase

The retention phase is the final stage of your treatment and is a vital to your overall treatment plan.

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