Tuesday, May 30, 2017

Braces for Back to School | Kupiec Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry

Braces for Back to School

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Braces for Back to School

Are you ready to get back for the new school year? Is your smile? Start your journey to a straighter, healthier smile with braces at Kupiec Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry! We offer traditional metal braces, ceramic braces, or Invisalign® for children, teens, and adults.

Do you attend R. Rodgers Rowe School, Imperial High School, Imperial Ave Holbrook High School, Frank Wright Middle School, T.L. Waggoner Elementary, Ben Hulse Elementary, or surrounding areas? Come see us! We’re conveniently located at 16236 San Dieguito Rd, #2-22, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 or 502 West Aten Rd, Suite 102, Imperial, CA 92251.

Start today and get the smile you’ve always wanted before the next school year begins! Contact us today for your FREE consultation.

From all of us at Kupiec Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry, we hope you have a GREAT school year!

Wednesday, May 24, 2017

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Monday, May 15, 2017

How to Clean a Retainer - Kupiec Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry

How to Clean a Retainer

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How to Clean a Retainer

Congratulations on completing your journey with braces! Now, it is important that you wear your retainer as directed by Dr. Kupiec so that your new smile stays straight and healthy.

However, we know that with wearing your retainer, comes the responsibility to clean it so that the bacteria from your mouth is removed. So, what is the best way to clean retainers? A clean retainer will help you want to wear it!

It is best to clean your retainers as soon as you remove them from your mouth so that you can remove any debris before it hardens. We recommend using mild soaps like hand soap or dish soap on a soft brush to brush the retainer like you would your teeth. You will only need a very small amount of soap and never boil your retainer.

If you start to notice white spots (calcium deposits) on your retainer, call us for help. We have solutions in office that can professionally clean your retainer.

Last, always keep your retainer in a case when it is not in your mouth and remember to bring your retainer to all appointments so Dr. Kupiec can check to make sure everything is fitting as it should.

Monday, May 8, 2017

Foods to Avoid | Kupiec Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry

Foods to Avoid

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For most situations, common sense will tell you what foods to avoid. Hard foods, sticky foods, and foods high in sugar must be avoided. Hard foods can break or damage wires and brackets. Sticky foods can get caught between brackets and wires. Sugary foods cause tooth decay and related problems. Nail biting, pencil and pen chewing, and chewing on foreign objects should also be avoided.

Examples of Sticky Foods to Avoid:Gum (sugar-free or regular)
Licorice
Sugar Daddies®
Toffee
Tootsie Rolls®
Caramels
Starburst®

Examples of Hard Foods to Avoid:
Ice
Nuts
Hard taco shells
French bread crust/rolls
Corn on the cob
Apples and carrots (unless cut into small pieces)
Bagels
Chips
Jolly Ranchers®
Pizza crust
Uncooked carrots (unless cut)

Minimize Sugary Foods like:
Cake
Ice Cream
Cookies
Pie
Candy

Only Once a Day:
Soda
Sweetened tea
Gatorade®
Kool-Aid®
Drinks with sugar