Excellent oral hygiene is always important but while you have braces, it’s even more important!

Our goal is for your smile to be as beautiful as possible when your treatment is finished and your braces come off. To help keep you focused on cleaning your teeth thoroughly, we will give you a “grade” at each visit:

A = Excellent
B = Good, missing a few areas
C = Plaque and swollen gums
D = Very poor, high risk of permanent stains (decalcification)
F = Extremely poor, decalcification present

Be sure to see your regular dentist for routine exams and cleaning too. We look forward to working with you on great grades (“straight A’s!”) and a great smile!


Put the "I" in "S-M-I-L-E!"

We encourage you to put the "I" in smile because YOU are very important to your success:

I brush • I floss • I avoid chewy foods • I remember my appointments • I understand the plan • I call to report problems • I follow my instructions • I come on time • I share my concerns • I smile! • I'm all over this braces thing!