Patient
Cooperation Using Braces
A key to successful orthodontic care is good patient cooperation. The braces
patient must physically contribute more to their treatment than any other
form of dental care. In most instances in regular dental care, the patient
only has to open their mouth and the dentist will do all the work. In orthodontic
care, many orthodontists feel that the patient should agree to the following.
I understand that the success of my treatment is dependent on my cooperation
in these eight areas:
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Brushing after meals, flossing and rinsing my teeth
daily to get out all the stuff my toothbrush misses.
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Avoiding hard, chewy, icy and sticky foods.
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Minimizing sweets including soft drinks.
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Refraining from tobacco use.
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Avoiding picking at my braces with my hands or other objects.
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Wearing elastics, headgear and retainers as
prescribed.
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Keeping my scheduled appointments.
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Calling my orthodontist immediately when I have a loose
or broken appliance.
If I change my mind about this agreement at any time, I promise to tell
my orthodontist about my decision.
My effort = My treatment result. It's just that simple!
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You may schedule an orthodontic
appointment with Dr. William Trepp in his Pasadena, MD office by calling
410.696.4624 or in his Clinton, MD office by calling 301.868.6200.
Written inquiries should be mailed to: 3020 Mountain RD, Pasadena, MD 21122,
USA or 8918 Woodyard RD, Clinton, MD 20735, USA
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