Oral Hygiene Instructions (Phase II)
Following these directions will decrease your overall time in braces, and decrease the chances of developing "white spots" on your teeth!
MORNING
- After eating breakfast, brush for 3 minutes using Prevident 5000® toothpaste.
- Rinse with Listerine® for 30 seconds.
MID-DAY (and after meals)
- Brush for 3 minutes using regular fluoride toothpaste.
BEFORE BED
- Brush for 3 minutes using regular fluoride toothpaste.
- Rinse with Phos-Flur® for one minute. DO NOT rinse with water afterwards, as the fluoride needs to remain on your teeth overnight.
- Remember to floss daily!
PLEASE NOTE
- The first tube of Prevident 5000® and bottle of Phos-Flur® are provided by DeLuke Orthodontics, PC at no charge to the patient.
- Subsequent tubes/bottles can be purchased from our office as needed.
Remember to floss daily and see your dentist every 6 months for routine check-ups and cleanings.
In This Section
- Overview
- Visit Descriptions
- 1-Phase vs 2-Phase Treatment
- What is Recall/Observation?
- Types of Braces
- Orthodontic Appliances
- Caring for Your Braces
Patients- “I’m amazed that you guys always run on time; I am impressed!”
- "We absolutely loved the care we got from all the staff at DeLuke Orthodontics!"
- "My daughter's teeth look beautiful! We are extremely pleased with the results. Thank you to Dr. DeLuke for everything, especially with getting us through the first two weeks of her adjusting to the appliance. Thank you to the wonderful staff; Heidi is so sweet! We can't say enough about how happy we are... top quality treatment from start to finish!"
- Very friendly, personable and professional! Dr. DeLuke kept us well-informed. I have recommended Dr. DeLuke to my friends and co-workers! We had a great experience! Thank you so much!"
- Your office is amazing. Your staff is great! Most importantly, you are a wonderful man, Dr. Mike, and a caring doctor that others could and should follow. Fantastic!”
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"I love coming into your office; you always know who I am and who my kids are. It's like I'm your favorite patient... or your best friend! It's not just me, though; you guys know everyone by name! That's really nice!"
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"You have quite an operation here! I'm very pleased!"
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“It’s so cheery in this office! When I had braces as a kid, the orthodontist was ancient. His office was dark and dingy. You guys have games for everyone to play; it’s bright and welcoming. This is so much better than any other place I’ve ever been in.”
- I’m amazed that you guys always run on time; I am impressed!”
- “You guys are the best!”
