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Life with Braces

Living With Braces

Please call our office if you have further questions after reading these guidelines at (813) 961-1313.

Foods to Avoid

  • Before you take a bite keep these questions in mind:
  • Is it Sticky?
  • Is it Hard?
  • Is it Chewy?
  • Is it Crunchy?
  • Refer to our full list of Food to Avoid

What You Can Eat

Stick to Soft and Mushy Foods

  • Candy: Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, 3 Musketeers, Marshmallows, Hershey Bar (no nuts)
  • Bread: Soft Taco, Crescent Rolls, Soft Dinner Rolls, Muffins
  • Deserts: ice cream, popsicles, iced frozen drink, frozen and regular yogurt
  • Meat: Cut your meat off of the ribs and chicken bones
  • Fruit: Bananas, apple sauce, cut up apples
  • Snacks: Cheese puffs, Thin Potato Chips, Boiled Peanuts
  • Other: Cheese and Pepperoni Pizza

Playing Sports with Braces

Braces are constantly causing your teeth to move which can result in your mouth being sore. This is why it is important to keep them protected. As an athlete the best way to protect your smile while staying active is to wear a mouthguard.

Travelling with Braces

Wearing braces doesn’t mean you cannot travel. Dedomenico Orthodontics recommends routines for your teeth during a vacation with braces.

Loose Teeth
If your teeth begin to feel loose, don’t be alarmed! As your teeth begin to move to the correct position, they become slightly mobile making your teeth feel like they’re loose. This feeling just means your teeth are moving to the right position to give you the perfect smile.

Loose Wires and Bands

It is very important to call our office and make an appointment if you think that you have a loose wire or band.Having loose wires or bands can cause irritation to your mouth, negatively effect the alignment of your teeth or cause food to get stuck in your gums.

 

DeDomenico Orthodontics in Tampa, Lutz, Brooksville

We provide orthodontic excellence in a comfortable and friendly environment. We use only the best and up-to-date techniques. Our computer technology includes advanced graphics and digital imaging to insure the best care available.

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    Ralph DeDomenico, D.M.D.
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    Matthew DeDomenico, D.M.D.
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My daughter has been going to DeDomenico Orthodontics for almost two years. Her teeth were a train wreck! What DeDomenico Orthodontics was able to with her teeth is no short of a miracle, especially in such a short amount of time. She was also a kid that was extremely terrified of dentists and their staff has done such a spectacular job of making her comfortable that her anxiety about dentists and orthodontists has done a 180. As a middle-school child she is a lot more confident in her appearance and I am grateful to their team to helping her get back a great smile!

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My son and daughter have both received braces at DeDomenico Orthodontics and I cannot say enough about how friendly, professional, and courteous the entire staff is. I would definitely recommend DeDomenico Orthodontics to family and friends.

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The workers at DeDomenico are like family they treat you with lots of care when getting work done. They have an open environment which makes it easier to relax. When getting work done in your mouth you don’t want dirty instruments touching your mouth. DeDomenico make sure that everything they use is well kept and clean. They are very careful and make you as comfortable as possible.

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We have two children currently receiving braces at DeDomenicos. We could not be more pleased with the service we are receiving. A frendly, courtious, and professional establishment.

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Dr. DeDomenico is an Invisalign Preferred Provider and a brilliant orthodontist! His office in Tampa is staffed with great people and he is able to attune himself to the wishes and needs of every single patient. Thank you very much!

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Our daughter received personalized, hands-on care from Dr. DeDomenico and his wonderful staff. We are very happy with the results and highly recommend DeDomenico Orthodontics.

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I can’t say enough about Dr. Matt and the staff at DeDomenico Orthodontics. They were straightforward with me regarding pricing, treatment time, and clearly explaining to me what my expectations should be. However, my actual results were even better than what I was told I should expect. I’d highly recommend them to anyone looking to improve upon their smile!

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