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Important Tips to Follow During COVID-19

Dr. Baptiste • April 2, 2020

Dental Health - During this period that we are not able to see you for your scheduled appointments, dental health and dental hygiene is even more important. Please use these tips to help you during this time.

· Take extra time brushing & Flossing. Do this at least 2-3 times a day.

· Make sure you brush before you go to sleep so that no food particles remain in on your teeth during the night.

· If you have not flossed this is a good time to start.

· Floss carefully between the teeth going in and out between the wires and brackets.

· Use mouthwash or rinse to help kill any other germs that are on your teeth, gums and tongue.

Loose brackets are not considered an emergency, unless they have caused your wire to get loose and poke the gums. We are unable to treat you for loose brackets at this time. You can use wax on your brackets to hold it in place.


Please be extra diligent about the types of food you eat. Many times loose brackets occur when you bite down on hard food. Remember the recommended types of food you should be eating while wearing braces are: soft, easy to chew, not sticky and not full of sugar. Stay away from pop corn, hard candy, pizza or bagels (they require lots of chewing), caramel.


Aligners (Clear Correct or Invisalign) - Continue to use your trays as directed. Once you get to the last tray wear it for the recommended time and once it starts feeling loose just wear it at night.


Rubber bands - Continue to use the rubber bands, if you see or start noticing something unusual while wearing your rubber bands you can discontinue using them for the time being. There will be no harm in not using the rubber bands during this time. We want to make sure all of our patients are progressing during the time we are not able to bring you in for your appointments.


Emergencies - If you are experiencing an orthodontic emergency, pain from a loose wire that is poking you please contact our office via our Web Chat or call our emergency number 407-451-6446.

We are only able to see patients for orthodontic emergencies. An emergency in this case is when a patients wire has come loose and is poking and causing pain. If you are experiencing pain and discomfort from a poking or loose wire please contact our office immediately. We can also try to guide you over the phone on how to cut the wires with a sanitized nail clipper.


Progression of Treatment:

We understand you will have concerns about your treatment during the time our offices remain closed due to the Covid-19 closure mandate.

However, your treatment will not be compromised or extremely delayed during this time. As soon as we are able re-open we will contact you to re-schedule any missed appointments and will resume your treatment.


Virtual Consults - Interested in having a Virtual Consult? It is a great and easy way to get a recommended treatment and estimate of cost. Contact us on our Web Chat to schedule a time. You will receive an email directing you to go to our Portal to fill out some forms. If you have Orthodontic Insurance please let us know so we can make sure to take that into account for your cost estimate and payment options. When it is time for your Virtual Consult Dr. Baptiste will call you via Facetime. After the Virtual Consult you will speak with a staff member to go over the recommended treatment either - Braces or Aligners such as Clear Correct and Invisalign and the cost. If you decide to start treatment with us we will schedule you for a follow up appointment.


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