Dr. Ibrahim M. Masoud Dental Specialty Clinics
Pediatrics, Orthodontics & General Dentistry
Jeddah & Medina KSA
+966 2 6646999
  • PATIENT INFO
    • Introduction
    • First Visit
    • Scheduling
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  • HOME CARE
    • Braces
    • Retainers & Appliances
    • Brushing & Flossing
    • First Aid
  • DENTAL IMPLANTS
  • ORTHODONTICS
    • Teeth & Face Classifications
    • Impacted & Missing Teeth
    • Crowding & Spacing of Teeth
    • Orthodontic Disorders
    • Braces
    • Headgear
    • Appliances
    • Retainers
    • Invisalign
  • GENERAL DENTISTRY
    • Introduction
    • Fillings
    • Sealants
    • Veneers
    • Inlays/Onlays
    • Bonding
    • Extractions
    • Bleaching
    • Bridges
    • Crowns
    • Dentures
    • Nitrous Oxide
  • PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
    • Tooth Brushing
    • Thumb Sucking
    • Tooth Eruption
    • Baby Bottle Decay
    • Cavity Prevention
    • Gum Disease
    • Adolescence & Oral Care
  • FUN & GAMES
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  • MEET US
    • Meet Dr. Ibrahim Masoud
    • Meet Dr. Najlaa Alamoudi
    • Meet Dr. Mohamed Masoud
    • Meet Dr. Nour Gowharji
    • Meet Dr. Gaby Boustani
    • Meet Dr. Adil Mageet
    • Meet Dr. Howaida Amayem
    • Meet the Staff

Home Care

  • Braces
  • Retainers & Appliances
  • Brushing & Flossing
  • First Aid

Braces

Oral Hygiene Overview

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Check braces once a week for anything loose or bent. If a bracket or band comes loose or you break a wire, please call our office so we can arrange an appointment long enough to repair it. Try to explain what has happened by using the diagram provided. Be as specific as possible with the receptionist.

Sore Teeth

After braces are placed in the mouth it is normal for the teeth to be sore for about two to three days. Tylenol or Advil will help relieve this discomfort. Some irritation to the cheeks and tongue is normal, but if you feel anything sharp poking you or any sores develop, please call our office at (02)6655754.

Elastics

Attached to your braces, elastics (rubber bands) exert the proper force that creates the right amount of pressure to move teeth. In order for this force to remain constant, elastics must be worn all the time and changed every day. Any time missed in wearing your elastics will only make your treatment take longer, so please remember the following:

  • You are responsible for placing the elastics on your braces between appointments. Make sure to wear them as instructed. Remove them only when brushing your teeth, gums, and braces after meals. Then put them back on immediately.
  • Always carry a few elastics with you, so if one breaks you can replace it right away. If your supply is low, call the office and we will mail you an additional supply of elastics.
  • If you forget to insert your elastics one day, don't double up the next day — just follow your regular instructions.
  • Elastics become worn out. When they lose their elasticity, they don't provide the proper pressure on your teeth and jaws. It is very important to change them as directed, even when they are not broken.

If your elastics break frequently, a wire or band loosens, or a hook breaks off — call our office immediately. Don't wait until your next appointment. These problems need to be corrected as soon as possible!

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