Covid 19 Instructions from Dr. Dobbs
Hope these tips will assist patients in active orthodontic treatment or retention during our COVID -19 closure.
For more information or individual questions, feel free to email us at [email protected].
Someone will be in the office Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of each week to answer any questions you might have and accept payments.
We will be in touch with you soon to reschedule your appointment.
Braces
- Continue elastics as prescribed. If you run out, let us know and we can mail you more.
- If you have a poky wire, see if you can trim it using cuticle scissors or a nail clipper. Use wax for temporary relief.
- If you have a bracket that breaks, it is OK! We will fix it at your next appointment.
- Avoid sticky and chewy foods. • Brush your teeth, floss, and keep your mouth clean!!
Expanders
- Continue to do your turns as prescribed.
- Once you have done your turns, please schedule a Virtual Appointment so that we can advise you of the next steps.
- Brush your teeth and keep your mouth clean.
Retainers
- Keep wearing them as prescribed!
- If you lose or break your retainer let us know.
- If you have any questions, please schedule a Virtual Appointment so that we can advise you of the next steps.
- Brush your teeth and keep your mouth clean