{"id":1508,"date":"2015-08-19T08:00:02","date_gmt":"2015-08-19T08:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ortegaortho.com\/?p=1508"},"modified":"2015-08-19T08:00:02","modified_gmt":"2015-08-19T08:00:02","slug":"your-back-to-school-braces-survival-kit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ortegaortho.com\/blog\/2015\/08\/19\/your-back-to-school-braces-survival-kit\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Back-to-School Braces Survival Kit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your new back-to-school look includes a mouth full of braces this year, you\u2019ll need a few accessories to go along with it. It\u2019s easy to get caught up in your school schedule and forget about your oral hygiene routine, but keeping up despite your classes and homework is still just as important. Here\u2019s some items you should add to your school shopping list to keep those braces clean all year long:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Wax<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: When you find those wires giving you a hard time in the middle of class, wax will be your best friend for keeping your cheeks and tongue scrape free.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Travel Toothbrush and Toothpaste<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: After eating lunch, take some time to give your teeth a quick brush before heading back to class. You\u2019ll be happy you did when it comes time to take your braces off.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><b>Extra Rubber Bands: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If wearing rubber bands is part of your orthodontic regimen, make sure you have plenty of extras on hand for after lunch or snacks.<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b><\/b><b>Proxobrushes: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having a proxobrush will be extremely helpful during those times when you can\u2019t get all the food out of your braces by brushing alone. The last thing you want is a piece of PB&amp;J stuck in your braces when it comes time to give a class presentation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Mouthguard<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: If you\u2019re playing sports this fall, having a mouthguard to protect your hardware is very important. You\u2019ll be thankful you have it come game time!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The excitement of a new class schedule, fresh school supplies, and getting back to your friends can be overwhelming. When you\u2019re swapping summer stories before the bell rings the last thing you\u2019re going to want to worry about is your braces bothering you. Be prepared this school year with your braces survival kit and never miss a beat of your oral hygiene routine. If you have any questions about how to improve your cleaning routine, give us a call!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If your new back-to-school look includes a mouth full of braces this year, you\u2019ll need a few accessories to go along with it. It\u2019s easy to get caught up in your school schedule and forget about your oral hygiene routine, but keeping up despite your classes and homework is still just as important. 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