Brushing and flossing as instructed in the clinic is important for maintaining the health of the gums and the teeth, and in turn influences the progress of your treatment.

Wear removable appliances as directed, these include headgear, bite plane, acco, rubber bands etc.

A mouth guard should be worn when playing sports.

Do not eat HARD OR CRUNCHY FOODS which can damage the appliances by breaking off brackets and bending wires.

Do not eat STICKY FOODS which will get stuck on the appliances and become difficult to remove.

Do not use any implements other than those you were instructed to use for cleaning the appliances. The instruments that are allowed include: toothbrush, dental floss, water pick, floss threader and interproximal brushes.

Do not pull on or pick at the appliances.

Headgear should not be kept on during rough play.