1. What fun can be had with braces?

Collecting plaque
Changing colors for holidays, your favorite sports team, your school, etc.
Poking wires
Eating hard candy


2. What's your oral hygiene first line of defense?

Cleaning your teeth and braces every day
An army tank
Neighborhood ice cream truck
Not eating


3. How often should you brush and proxy brush your teeth and braces?

Once a week
Just before you visit us
After every meal
In the morning


4. Do you need fluoride?

Yes
No


5. How often should you floss?

Once a month
Every night after brushing
When your mother says so
After eating popcorn


6. What food is harmful to your braces?

Yogurt and smoothies
Scrambled eggs and oatmeal
Anything hard, crunchy, sticky, chewy or sugary
Mashed potatoes and pasta


7. What do you do if your teeth or gums are sore?

Call your therapist
Tell your dad
Dial 911
Use wax, salt water rinses and Advil/Motrin


8. What do you do if you lose or loosen a bracket or band?

Rush to our office right after school or work
Throw them away
Call us, have your parent call or leave us a message
Save them for gifts for your friends


9. Do you need a mouthguard when you're playing sports?

Yes
No
Maybe


10. What are the most important factors in achieving good results and completing your orthodontic treatment on time?

Following our instructions and wearing your elastics, headgear or removable appliances
Excellent oral hygiene
Not missing appointments
All of the above


11. I've ...

Read the hand outs
Listened to the assistant
Answered the questions
Now I've earned a prize!

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