Treatment with braces greatly improves the patient's life, and changes are noticeable in the first few months. There are some foods that you should avoid, such as the hardest or pasty foods.

It is normal for the patient to feel discomfort in the teeth in the first two or three days after the activations, performed during monthly orthodontic consultations. If you feel pain, swallow pasty foods or liquids, take an analgesic (Paracetamol 1000 mg, Ex: Ben-u-ron ®, Panadol®, Panasorbe®) and inform your Orthodontist at your next appointment. The level of pain sensitivity varies from patient to patient.

Ice drinks can also help ease discomfort in the first few days after placing the braces.

Wax or silicone can be used to protect gums or cheeks that are bruised, stinging or sore.

Follow the instructions given by your Orthodontist or clinic assistants.

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With the use of a non-removable fixed appliance, it is possible that the archwire may come loose and become scratched or a bracket may become detached when chewing harder food.

In case you fracture any part of the appliance, inform the office assistant so that your next appointment can be planned with the proper duration and with the necessary material for the appliance repair. It is neither necessary nor urgent to go to the clinic unless the loose part is hurting.

Recommendations for the patient who uses braces

1. Brush your teeth right after meals with your toothbrush and interdental brush. After brushing, use dental floss (the "flosser" can be used as an aid to flossing) and rinse with fluoride mouthwash. Remember that fixed appliances facilitate plaque accumulation and therefore your oral hygiene care should be increased. It is not the orthodontic appliances or the material used to cement the brackets that cause tooth decay, but rather the bacterial plaque deposited. The toothbrush should be changed after a maximum of 2 months of use, or when the bristles appear "open".
2. Avoid sugary and sticky foods (chewing gum, candy, gum, caramel, etc.). Do not use your front teeth to cut food (apple, carrot, sandwiches, meat with bones, etc.) use a knife instead. Do not bite into hard foods (candy, ice, raw cereal, peanuts, popcorn, tree nuts) as these may fracture the appliance.
3. Foods that contain a lot of dyes usually alter the color of the braces and should be avoided, especially by patients wearing ceramic braces (e.g. curry, saffron, coffee, tea, etc.).
4. It is normal for the patient to feel some discomfort in the teeth in the first two or three days after the activations, performed during the monthly orthodontic consultations. If you feel pain, swallow pasty foods or liquids, take an analgesic (Paracetamol 1000 mg, e.g. Ben-u-ron ®, Panadol®, Panasorbe®) and report it to your orthodontist at your next appointment. The level of pain sensitivity varies from patient to patient.
5. If you fracture any part of your braces, inform the office assistant so that your next appointment can be planned with the proper duration and with the necessary material to repair the braces. It is neither necessary nor urgent to go to the clinic unless the loose part is hurting.
6. If the appliance hurts you, call the office for instructions on how to proceed. Waxes or silicones can be used to protect your gums or cheeks until your next appointment.
7. The correct use of the auxiliary appliances and intraoral elastics is fundamental for treatment progression. Absences, delays, loose parts, loss of parts, lack of cooperation in the use of elastics or the extra oral appliance (face bow or face mask) lead to an unwanted increase in treatment time. A successful and on-time treatment depends to a great extent on the patient's cooperation.
8. Due to the type of growth, it may be necessary to change the treatment plan.
9. We want your orthodontic treatment to be as fast and comfortable as possible. Whenever there is any doubt, please ask us.

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Root canal treatment is a more delicate treatment because it deals directly with the root of the tooth and the patient may experience pain after the procedure.

You should contact your dentist and inform him/her of the situation.

In case you are unable to contact your dentist:

• Adopt a soft consistency diet and avoid chewing on the affected area;
• Brush your teeth thoroughly and use dental floss;
• Use medication such as painkillers and anti-inflammatories;
• Avoid dorsal decubitus position (lying down) because it increases the pain.

Fillings are a way to bring the tooth affected by decay back to normal. However, even with oral health care, a filling may fall out.

1. First you have to check whether the filling is temporary or not. If it is, there is a need to return to the doctor's office to fill the cavity. However, this is a relatively simple procedure.
2. If it is not a temporary restoration, check whether the loss is the result of the restoration alone, or whether it is a restoration and a portion of the tooth. In the first case, you can expect to have no painful symptoms whatsoever, which is why it is relatively urgent. If, on the other hand, the incident results in the loss of the tooth and restoration, it is preferable not to postpone your visit to the dentist.
3. Sometimes the major inconvenience of this event is, above all, the feeling of the tooth scratching your tongue and gums. If this is your major complaint, don't worry, a simple polishing will solve this problem.
4. Still, in either situation, it would be wise not to chew on the side that is complaining about the loss of the restoration until you see your dentist.

There are some dental treatments that take longer. This locking can originate after a yawn or after holding your mouth open for some time during a dental treatment.

It is important to:

• Stay calm and relax the muscles of the face - in order to control muscle tension;
• Try to get the jaw to move back into place on its own after relaxation.

If this does not happen:

• You should immediately seek the help of your Dental Doctor to put the jaw in the correct position.

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Bleeding gums are a sign that the gums are not as healthy as they should be. In most cases the bleeding is due to inflammation of the gums, gingivitis.

Gingivitis is the result of improper removal of plaque from the teeth. If this plaque is not removed with effective brushing and regular visits to the dentist, it hardens and forms tartar ("stone").

The presence of tartar leads to increased bleeding and the onset of periodontitis, which is the most advanced form of gum disease.

What is the treatment?

In most cases, correct brushing with dental floss and brushes is enough.

In cases where the bleeding persists even after good dental hygiene, you should seek a qualified professional who will perform the correct treatment to stabilize the disease.

Be aware that in both gingivitis and periodontitis, the control and maintenance of proper brushing is essential to prevent recurrence of the disease, i.e. bleeding gums from happening again.

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Wobbly teeth are a clinical sign of periodontitis.

Periodontitis is a disease that evolves from gingivitis and involves a loss of bone support of the teeth and if not treated in a timely manner leads to tooth loss.

Periodontitis can be:

• Chronic (slow evolution);
• Acute (rapid evolution);
• Localized (when it does not affect all the teeth);
• Generalized.

Many times periodontitis is asymptomatic. The main warning signs are

• Tooth mobility (teeth wiggling);
• Tooth sensitivity;
• Gum recession (roots of the teeth start to become exposed);
• Bleeding of the gums;
• Pus around the teeth;
• Appearance of spaces between the teeth;
• Bad breath.

If you have one or more of these symptoms it is possible that you have periodontal disease. For this reason it is recommended that you consult your dentist.

Treatment:

In most cases it is impossible to reverse bone loss, but it is possible to stop or reduce its progression.

Treatment requires the removal of all bacterial plaque and tartar through cleaning and root scraping. In more severe cases, surgery may be necessary when deeper areas are affected.

Any of these treatments requires the collaboration of patients in maintaining impeccable dental hygiene, otherwise any treatment will be in vain.

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In case of an accident, if your tooth falls out or breaks, learn what you should do step by step to ensure the recovery of your smile.

If the tooth falls out or breaks?

1. First of all you must find the tooth or fragment; ⚠
2. When you find it hold it carefully by the crown;
3. Wash it thoroughly with saline or milk, but never rub it off;
4. The tooth fragment can be bonded with the precious help of your dental doctor.

If the tooth falls out?

Then you should follow one of the following alternatives:

Where to store the tooth or fragment until your appointment:

1. Place the tooth in a glass of milk or saline solution;
2. Place the tooth between your cheek and gum.

In both cases you should see your dentist as soon as possible, preferably within the first 30 minutes.

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Often there are patients who have the permanent tooth coming up behind and the milk tooth that has not yet fallen out. Here are some tips to keep in mind.

1. Make sure the milk tooth is wiggling;
2. If yes, keep wiggling, and encourage the child to do the same. Tell him to rock the tooth back and forth 10 times, and repeat two or three times a day. If it doesn't fall out within a week you should make an appointment. Give bread and fruit so the child is forced to use the front teeth. And NEVER stop brushing, no matter how much the child resists. Brush slowly, but brush.
3. If he/she has already brushed and stopped brushing, make an appointment with a pediatric dentist. This appointment should take place within 2 to 3 weeks at the latest.
4. If your child has never been to the dentist, it is not recommended to do an extraction on the first visit. Come prepared for the problem not to be solved that day. The Pediatric Dentist (children's dentist) will assess the child's confidence level, and decide if it is advantageous to wait until the second visit to have a surgical procedure. We only get one chance to make a good first impression.

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Canker sores appear as small blisters in the mouth and make it difficult to speak, eat and swallow. There are some situations that can cause canker sores, such as the consumption of some more acidic foods, wounds caused by dental appliances or the immune system.

• Check to see if it appeared as a result of any particular food. It can be an allergic reaction;
• You can use some canker sore gel. You can expect relief after using it and that they will heal within a week to two weeks;
• If there is no improvement, make an appointment with your dentist to verify the cause and indicate appropriate treatment.

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1. The main reason for this will be due to an abscess associated with some teeth;
2. Make an urgent appointment with your dentist;
3. An urgent treatment will be done. For example root canal treatment or tooth extraction;
4. It is necessary to take medication that your dentist will prescribe depending on each case.

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1. The main reason for this will be due to an abscess associated with some teeth;
2. Make an urgent appointment with your dentist;
3. An urgent treatment will be done. For example root canal treatment or tooth extraction;
4. It is necessary to take medication that your dentist will prescribe depending on each case.

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The placement of dental prostheses is a way to restore chewing function, phonetics, aesthetics and smile to patients with missing teeth.

The placement of dental prostheses, whether fixed or removable, despite having the goal of mimicking a clinical situation as close to ideal as possible, may also present some inconveniences, especially with their use and wear over time. One of the most frequent problems with the use of removable prostheses, especially acrylic ones, is the fracture of the prosthesis. As such, it is very important that the patient knows how to act in these cases.

In case of denture fracture the patient...

Should:

• Store the denture in a suitable container;
• Contact the dental clinic he/she attends and explain the situation;
• Make an appointment to evaluate the condition of the denture, as sometimes it may be repairable and a new denture may not be necessary.

You should not:

• Wear the denture again before it is repaired;
• Try to repair the prosthesis at home with products such as glues and other substances because most of these products are toxic and
• can be harmful to the prosthesis and to the health of the bearer.

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