Do You Know Your Braces? By Kirkwood, MO Orthodontist

How much do you know about your braces? Take this brief quiz and find out!

1. Which foods should you not eat with braces?
   1. Corn on the cob
   2. Bubblegum
   3. Caramel
   4. All of the above

2. What should you put on your braces if they break or hurt the inside of your mouth?
   1. Wax
   2. Glue
   3. Tape
   4. Nothing

3. When should you have an appointment with your orthodontist?
   1. Once a week
   2. Once a month
   3. Every other month
   4. Once a year

4. When you have braces, what should you do after every meal?
   1. Pick your teeth with a toothpick
   2. Pick at your wires and brackets
   3. Brush your teeth
   4. All of the above

5. All orthodontists have:
   1. Four years of college
   2. Four years of dental school
   3. Two years of post-graduate study
   4. All of the above

Are you an orthodontic expert or do you have more to learn? Check out the answers below…

Answers:  1. D,  2. A,  3. B,  4. C, 5. D