Although February is a short month it is a month full of school holidays and long weekends. It is a popular vacation month. At Hudson River Orthodontics, there are a few things we want to remind you of when on vacation so that a day with friends and family won’t be spent with an orthodontic emergency.

If you have braces (be it metal, ceramic, or lingual) remember these simple things to avoid broken brackets and/or wire distortion:

1. Avoid anything chewy or sticky such as: caramel, gum, and taffy
2. Be careful of those chicken, turkey, duck, etc. BONES.
3. Hard rolls
4. Cakes and cookies can sometimes have hidden nuts in them

Basically anything chewy, sticky, or hard. In the event something does break, do not worry just call you orthodontist or dental care provider and explain the situation. Very often the fix is simple and quick.

If you have Invisalign and you lose your tray, don’t worry just put in either the previous tray or the next tray and contact your dental care provider.

Just these few tips can help make vacation time a GREAT time!