Please share a tip in the form of a haiku on braces and orthodontics.

Water: Water pik daily. Removes germs & food debris, keeps gums healthy allowing faster movement.

It: It takes "forever"; but well worth the effort made; for that gorgeous smile.

Do: Do not use wax on the orthodontic brackets, after about a week your cheeks will become ok with it.

Use: Use a proxy brush in addition to other oral care when you have braces.

A: A waterpik will make you happy; so smile big and show the world; your pearly whites.

Brush: Brush and floss at least twice a day to prevent white spots and cavities. Avoid soda pop!

Braces: Braces; headgear, elastics, toothbrush floss; beautiful teeth.

Following: Following your orthodontists instructions will result in quicker and better results.

Most: Most orthodontic patients don't floss so I have them brush and use a waterpik!

Buy: Buy a water pick! totally worth having when you have braces. (wait till you see what comes out!).

They: They might hurt a bit, but they will improve your smile! (don't forget to brush!).

A: A waterpik is a great way to clean around braces in addition to brushing and flossing.

Follow: Follow instructions and when your braces come off, wear your retainers.

Sore: Sore gums, tender teeth if your smile reflects the sun you must have braces.

Moving: Moving white mountains- takes some time and some effort- nice straight new landscape.

Sonicare: Sonicare toothbrushes & waterpiks work great at getting under & around the new mouth "hardware".

Ice: Ice cream is a great food for the first couple days of new braces; the cold feels good; no chewing!

Cut: Cut up apples, carrots, and celery to avoid braking your braces when eating these good foods.

While: While straightening your teeth, floss the ones you want to keep.

Get: Get a waterpik or a hydrofloss to help with your oral hygiene.

Rinsing: Rinsing after every meal and snack will keep your gums healthier.

Interceptive: Interceptive ortho can help prevent a child from needing jaw surgery. Have child seen at 7 years old.

Brush: Brush as you are told. Or else bad breath will unfold. This is bad for the soul.

Always: Always carry elastics with you, so if one breaks, you can replace it right away.

Food caught: For food caught in hard to reach areas water pick really help.

If: If u need them then get them. Less trouble down the line. Better smile & you'll do fine.

A: A water pick, water jet style cleaner can help remove food trapped by braces.

Taking: Taking Motrin following "adjustments" will help ease the soreness of the teeth and jaw muscles.

Braces: Braces are a pain. Straighter teeth are to be gained. Hang in there, honey.

Brush: Brush regularly and use the ortho pick between you teeth and under gums.

Keep: Keep your teeth as clean as possible now so you dont have cavities later.

If: If you brush your teeth twice a day they will become straighter and stronger.

A: A water pik helps to clean around the braces on the front teeth.

Rinse: Rinse your mouth with mouth wash helps minimize inflammation / infection . Take pain medicines

Avoid: Avoid hard or sticky candy--it can rot your teeth and break your brackets.

Brush: Brush twice and floss your teeth daily to get great results with ortho treatment!

Regular: Regular use of waterpik will be very helpful and easy to use.

Some: Some children outgrow adhd. Others find it easier to control problem behavior as they grow up. In ot.

Brush: Brush well, and keep your teeth and brackets spotless to avoid cavities and decalcification spots.

Braces: Braces now come on different colors-- they are so much more cool than when we were young!

First: First glue then metal open wide and change the wire soon you'll have straight teeth.

Make: Make sure you get the part of the teeth between the brakets and gum squeky clean to avoid cavities.

Ignore: Save your money as orthadonics are not cheap results are with it.

Ignore: At least once a day use a proxy brush to clean under the wire that is between the teeth.

Ignore: If a wire sticks out, hurts your mouth and you don't have wax to cover it, try a tiny piece of gum.

Ignore: To get straighter teeth brackets and bands you will get from orthodontist.

Ignore: Use a quality electric toothbrush like braun oral b or sonicare to make oral hygiene easier; ; floss.

Ignore: Braces on your teeth orthodontist makes your smile beautifully straight.

Ignore: Clean your teeth and braces very well just before bed. Saliva lubrication decreases when sleeping

Ignore: Avoid breakage with hard foods and chewing on pens, etc. Clean your teeth ; braces often.

Ignore: Have a great general dentist and a great orthodontist. They work together--it shows in the results!

Ignore: Brush your gums by angling the toothbrush 45 degress and sliding it under the gum.

Ignore: Wear a retainer after treatment. Many adults who stopped wearing them are back in braces.

Ignore: A water pick is an excellent adjunct to cleaning around the brackets and wires! ;).

Ignore: Clean teeth move faster, keep regular 3-6 month cleanings and watch those teeth straighten!