{"id":259,"date":"2024-10-28T22:41:11","date_gmt":"2024-10-28T22:41:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shannonstokesdds.com\/blog\/?p=259"},"modified":"2024-10-28T22:41:12","modified_gmt":"2024-10-28T22:41:12","slug":"how-to-pack-a-six-month-smiles-survival-kit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shannonstokesdds.com\/blog\/2024\/10\/28\/how-to-pack-a-six-month-smiles-survival-kit\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Pack a Six Month Smiles Survival Kit"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shannonstokesdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Brushing-teeth-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A man brushing his teeth in a public restroom.\" class=\"wp-image-260\" style=\"width:322px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shannonstokesdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Brushing-teeth-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.shannonstokesdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Brushing-teeth-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.shannonstokesdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Brushing-teeth-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.shannonstokesdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Brushing-teeth.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Heading to work, school, or anywhere else with your new braces can be overwhelming. But don\u2019t feel like it\u2019s safer to hide out at home because caring for your gear on the go is too complicated. Here\u2019s what you can include in your survival kit to help you care for your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shannonstokesdds.com\/adult-orthodontics.html\">Six Month Smiles<\/a> equipment after you head out the door for the day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Supplies, Supplies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Packing an orthodontic survival kit is easier than you might think. While you don\u2019t need to include everything and the kitchen sink, you still should cover the basics required for keeping your braces clean and functional during the day, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Toothbrush<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Toothpaste<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Floss<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Floss threader if you have wires<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interdental brushes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dental wax<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pain reliever (if you are a student, check with your school\u2019s policy on this)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mouthwash<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A small mirror<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, be sure to pack your dentist\u2019s number in case of any spur of the moment questions or dental emergencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Ways to Prepare<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to taking along a survival kit wherever you\u2019re planning on eating, you can make caring for your braces easier by avoiding foods that are more likely to get stuck in your braces (think spinach or broccoli) or anything that might leave behind a noticeable color on your equipment (such as beets) until you can brush your teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, with Six Month Smiles, you can speed up the results of your orthodontic treatment over traditional braces, but you\u2019ll still need to care for your teeth while it works. Don\u2019t be left unprepared for meals and touch ups when you\u2019re on the go. Pack a braces survival kit and your smile will stay clean and debris-free even when you\u2019re not at home!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Dr. Stokes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shannonstokesdds.com\/meet-the-dentist.html\">Dr. Shannon Stokes<\/a> believes in treating his patients how he would want to be treated. Maybe that\u2019s why he\u2019s had the privilege of helping patients from childhood and beyond! Dr. Stokes places a high emphasis on acting with integrity, whether he\u2019s providing compassionate care or only recommending treatments his patients truly need. Now, with the help of Six Month Smiles, Dr. Stokes can help you and your family achieve a straighter, more beautiful smile in just a fraction of the time of traditional orthodontics, saving you both time and money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about Six Month Smiles, please schedule an appointment by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shannonstokesdds.com\/request-an-appointment.html\">visiting our website<\/a> or calling today at 972-596-0200.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Heading to work, school, or anywhere else with your new braces can be overwhelming. But don\u2019t feel like it\u2019s safer to hide out at home because caring for your gear on the go is too complicated. 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