Orthodontic care is your ticket to a beautiful smile and better dental health. Your orthodontist will do everything in his power to make sure you get the results that you want. However, you also have to be on board and do your part to get the most out of your treatment. Whether you’re wearing braces or are undergoing some other kind of orthodontic care, here are some things you can do to make sure you get the smile you want:

Teeth with braces

Keep Your Orthodontist Appointments
Periodic orthodontic appointments are a crucial part of treatment. Your orthodontist will use these visits to make sure your teeth are shifting correctly and to make any necessary adjustments. If you skip your appointments, you could cause your treatment time to be lengthened.

Avoid Harmful Foods
Depending on what kind of orthodontic treatment you’re receiving, eating the wrong foods could jeopardize your care. If you have Invisalign or some types of retainers, you can remove your orthodontic devices before eating, so there are few food restrictions. With other kinds of braces, you will need to avoid foods that could break your brackets or wires. Sticky, chewy foods and hard foods can be problematic for braces.

Maintain Good Oral Health
Your oral hygiene routine may require a few tweaks when you’re undergoing orthodontic treatment. If you settle on Invisalign, you can remove your aligners to brush and floss normally. With other kinds of braces, like Damon and Incognito braces, you will need to change the way you brush and floss so you don’t end up with discolorations on your teeth. Ask your orthodontist to show you the right ways to brush and floss with braces.

Dr. David Seligman and the entire Seligman Orthodontics team are here to help with your orthodontic care every step of the way. Schedule an appointment at our Park Avenue orthodontist office by calling (646) 681-8516 and take the first step to a gorgeous new smile today.