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Life with Braces

Experience the Perfect Smile

Now that you have your braces, how do you take care of them? It’s important for you to know how to properly take care of your braces throughout your entire orthodontic treatment.

Eating with Braces

Don’t worry! You’ll be eating popcorn and snacking on potato chips again in no time! However, before you can start enjoying some of the treats you love, you will need to take special care to avoid any foods that could damage your new appliances.

Foods to Avoid with Braces:

  • Chewy foods – gum, taffy, licorice
  • Crunchy foods – popcorn, hard chips, ice
  • Sticky foods – caramel candies, chewing gum
  • Hard foods – nuts, hard candies
  • Foods that require biting into – corn on the cob, apples, carrots, bagels

Foods You Can Eat with Braces:

  • Dairy – soft cheese, pudding, milk-based drinks
  • Breads – soft tortillas, pancakes, muffins w/o nuts
  • Grains – pasta, soft-cooked rice
  • Meats/poultry – soft-cooked chicken, meatballs, lunch meats
  • Seafood – tuna, salmon, crab cakes
  • Vegetables – mashed potatoes, steamed spinach, beans
  • Fruits – applesauce, bananas, fruit juice
  • Treats – ice cream w/o nuts, milkshakes, Jell-O, soft cake

Soreness Caused by Braces and Appliances

When you first get your braces, you may notice that your teeth and mouth feel a little tender or sore. This is perfectly normal for patients who have just had their braces put on or adjusted, and we promise your mouth will not be sore forever! We recommend dissolving one teaspoon of salt in eight ounces of lukewarm water to relieve mouth sores or ulcers. Swish and gargle this solution in your mouth for just a couple of minutes (do not swallow the saltwater).

If the pain is more severe and does not go away after rinsing, you can also take a pain reliever. It is not uncommon for your lips, cheeks, and tongue to become irritated for one to two weeks as they toughen up and adjust to the braces. Soft wax that came in your start-up kit can be helpful; pinch a small amount off and roll into a tight pea-sized ball, then press onto the brace or wire that is making your lip or cheek uncomfortable. If you need more wax, please let us know!

Loose Teeth

If your teeth begin feeling a little loose, don’t worry; this is normal! Your braces must first loosen your teeth in order to move them into the correct position. Once your teeth have been repositioned, they will firm up and stabilize in their new position.

Loose Wires and Bands

The wires and bands on your braces may come loose. If this happens, please contact us as soon as possible so that we can check and repair your braces. If any piece of your appliance comes off, be sure to save it and bring it to the office with you.

You can temporarily fix a loose wire by using the back of a spoon or the eraser end of a pencil to carefully and gently push the wire back into place. Tweezers may also be helpful to direct the end of a wire back into the tube on a back molar band. If the loose wire is causing irritation to your lips or cheeks, put wax or a wet cotton ball over the broken wire to relieve the pain.

Take Care of Your Appliances

Damaged appliances can increase the length of your treatment process, so be sure to take care of all your appliances. Your teeth and jaws can only move into their correct positions if you consistently wear the rubber bands, headgear, retainer, or other appliances prescribed by Dr. Romani.

Brushing Your Teeth with Braces

It is essential to brush and floss after every meal to keep your teeth and gums healthy throughout your orthodontic treatment. If you need help choosing the right toothbrush, toothpaste, or dental floss, please ask us to help you choose the right products for your teeth and your appliances.

Brushing Instructions

Brushing: Step 1
Place your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle to your gum.

Brushing: Step 2
Brush gently in a circular motion.

Brushing: Step 3
Brush the outer, inner, and chewing surfaces of each tooth.

Brushing: Step 4
Use the tip of your brush for the inner surface of your front teeth.

Flossing Instructions

Flossing: Step 1
Wind about 18 inches of floss around your fingers as shown. Most of it should be wrapped around one finger, and as the floss is used, the other finger takes it up.

Flossing: Step 2
Use your thumbs and forefingers to guide about one inch of floss between your teeth.

Flossing: Step 3
Holding the floss tightly, gently saw the floss between your teeth. Then curve the floss into a C-shape against one tooth and gently slide it beneath your gums.

Flossing: Step 4
Slide the floss up and down, repeating for each tooth.

 

Playing Sports with Braces

Game, Set, Match – we have great news for athletes! You can still play sports even while undergoing orthodontic treatment! If you do play sports, it is recommended that you wear a mouthguard to protect your teeth and appliances. Let Dr. Romani know if you need help finding the right mouthguard for the best protection.

In case of a sports emergency, be sure to immediately check your mouth and your appliance for any damage that may have occurred. If you notice any loose teeth, or if your appliance has been damaged, please contact our office right away. You can temporarily relieve the discomfort with wax or by rinsing your mouth with warm saltwater.

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What Our Patients Are Saying

Hear what our patients are saying about their experience with us!

Anna F.
What a team!! Even on the worst days the staff still makes you feel like family and helps you turn your frowns upside down. They take your smiles and help make them the best they can be while helping to build your confidence. Wondering why I waited so long to become a Romani patient!! They are taking incredible care of my son too!! Highly recommend Dr. Romani and team!! 10/10!!!
Eric B.
I am pleased to have chosen Romani Orthodontics! Great Dr., and staff. My appointment today was with Melissa it went smoothly. I am looking forward to my next appointment.
Renee R.
Melissa is very nice and chill. She’s easy to talk to and doesn’t hurt your mouth.
-Matteo
Ashley S.
Dr. Romani, along with Stacey and the entire team, offered us an outstanding experience that exceeded our expectations. From the moment we arrived, their warm welcome and attentive service made us feel valued and cared for. Dr. Romani took the time to thoroughly explain the treatment plan and address all our concerns with patience and expertise. Stacey, with her kind demeanor and professionalism, ensured that we were comfortable and informed throughout our visit. Every member of the staff was dedicated, friendly, and went above and beyond to provide amazing service.
Patricia L.
Today I started a new set of aligners. James and Laura were great! They had everything prepped and made me comfortable. As always, Dr. Romani was fantastic with her gentle hand, kind positive words and advice. I was in and out quickly. They are a well oiled machine at Romani Orthodontics!
ABC RI L.
We have only had great experiences! The staff are wonderful. Stacey & Yaritza always keep the kids calm and laughing.
Juju C.
First of all, I have to say that everyone on the staff are so amazing and have made a huge scary (to me) situation so much better.<3

I had some complications in the beginning and Janice had the magic touch and completely solved an issue I had and that day I asked if I could always see her. Each person that have ever assisted me were fantastic, but Janice is my girl!

Dr. Romani is ridiculously understanding and kind and I'm so so happy I chose to come here. Thank you guyssss and I would always recommend a friend to see you! :)
Guillaume B.
Welcoming staff, extremely efficient, and very professional without feeling stuffy. Probably one of the best experiences I’ve ever had at a dentist as a new patient.
Jacob G.
i love that everyone in the office is positive, relatable and passionite. melissa always finds a way to make me show of my smile
Nolan T.
Very quick with the appointment. They take great care of the customer and Laura was very helpful with scheduling the next appointment as well as efficiently working.
Teresa S.
My entire family is a patient of Dr. Romani. My youngest now usually sees Kim for treatment. Dr Romani and her staff are always so friendly and AMAZING to work with! Highly recommend! Last to be seen is my hubby!
Beth A.
Very professional and personable. Will answer any questions and takes the time to be sure you understand your plan.
Deborah B.
Yaritza made us feel like family with a tour of the Chepatchet office when we arrived since it was our first time here. ❤️
Ashley D.
From the beginning of my very first visit I’ve always had a great experience and felt so welcomed I absolutely love Kim she’s so kind and sweet, Over all I recommend this practice to anyone who is looking to get their perfect smile 👍 10/10 practice
Breanna M
From my first consult at Romani Orthodontics to the final results a year later, it has been a seamless process. I have nothing but positive feedback for Dr.Romani and her team. They are always so welcoming, friendly and very professional. I had the pleasure of seeing Melissa for several of my appointments. She had walked me through everything that would be done at that appointment and answered any questions I may have had. I am extremely happy with the results I have gotten from Invisalign and the great work from everyone at Romani Orthodontics. I would highly recommend them for anyone who is considering Invisalign.😁🦷
Julie R.
Dr Romani’s staff is always so professional and friendly. Dr Romani is very knowledgeable and explains the plan of care personally to you in a way you can understand. On our second child getting braces, and there is no where else we would go for orthodontics!
Melanie
Stacey is amazing. She Has a lot of fashion, she is so good with us when we are going over our teeth scheduling we love Romani Orthodontist
Lucy F.
i had janice and she was the sweetest ever, she talked me through the process of what she was doing and was extremely kind in the process. she even advocated for me asking the doctor when i was going to get my palette expander off which i completely forgot to ask. wonderful experience all around would highly recommend them 🫶🏻
Doug B.
Dr. Romani is transparent about the full treatment process, informing patients about what to expect and how to prepare. I always leave my appointments feeling confident and supported. All the staff are friendly, professional, and efficient but today Melissa was a real stand out!
Nirva L.
My son and daughter went to Romani for their braces, and we received nothing but the best. During every visit, they were very sweet and extremely helpful with questions. My children left with beautiful smiles that wouldn't have been possible without the Romani family.
Odile M.
I am so thankful to the team at Romani Orthodontics, and to my dentist who recommended the treatment initially. If Romani Orthodontics did not exist, we would have to invent it. In their state-of-the-art facility, easy on and off Broadway, Dr. Romani and her team treat each patient with professionalism and kindness. My treatment lasted a bit longer than planned and was followed through at the same financial rate as planned. The result is wonderful and better than I could have imagined. This was possibly my best dental experience ever.
Catherine C.
Great experience. Everyone in the office is friendly and helpful. Always got prompt response to my phone calls.
The doctors are attentive, explain everything well, answered all my questions and addressed my anxieties.
Getting Invisaligns is a long and sometimes complicated process. Romani Orthodontics made it as easy as possible. It's well worth the minor inconvenience of dealing with the bridge closure and the new Henderson Bridge.
Both my husband and I had Invisalign and we can't say enough good things about the practice.
Jen V.
Great experience today for my son's Orthodontic consult appointment. State-of-the-art equipment and presentation was impressive! I highly recommend Dr Romani for your child's Orthodontic needs!
Thank you!
Kay T.
From the moment I walked in Romani Orthodontics I felt comfortable. As an older adult getting braces was not an easy process but I am grateful for the caring and understanding of the staff, especially J, who helped me thru. I love how my teeth came out and appreciate all that Romani Orthodontics did to make that happen.
giselle T.
Treated me very well, absolutely love the orthodontists and nurses, they are all so sweet. I had 2 phases of braces and it went really well, never had any complaints!!
(ps. had my graduation day today!! sad and happy at the same time… but i’m glad i did it. braces are worth it!)
Michelle B.
I had an amazing experience with Dr. Romani and her team! From the first consultation to the final result, they were professional, kind, and extremely knowledgeable. The office is always welcoming, and appointments are efficient with minimal wait times. My treatment plan was clearly explained, and they made sure I was comfortable every step of the way. Now, I couldn’t be happier with my smile! I highly recommend Dr. Romani to anyone looking for top-notch orthodontic care!
Marqus B.
I had an absolutely wonderful experience with Romani Orthopedic. Staff was amazing including the Dr herself. I’m extremely happy with my results, no more crooked smile😁
Clarence I.
After bearing with an impacted tooth for over 10 years I was recommended Romani Orthodontics by my dentist. That was the best recommendation she could give me because they did a stellar job of not only moving my impacted tooth about half an inch into it's proper place but they also corrected my over-bite and aligned all my teeth perfectly! Their customer service also matches their level of expertise, I could not rate them highly enough. My smile has never looked so good!
Gary Z.
Dr. Romani and her staff are very personable and professional. The work on my teeth is excellent. I am glad that I have this Team. Gary Zimmer
Jennifer M.
TEN out of TEN. My son was treated with Invisalign. Despite the number of clients Dr Romani has she somehow pays such close attention to each patient and we always felt like we had her undivided attention. She was caring, gave excellent advice and we always trusted her. She’s an excellent doctor who isn’t just focused on the end result but also on your customer experience and I truly appreciate that. If you’re looking for an orthodontist this office is your answer. We interviewed multiple doctors before choosing Romani and I’m so grateful we made the right choice.
Brayden F.
My teeth have never been so straight! Everyone there was very kind, informative and made the experience a breeze overall. Highly recommend if you’re ever in need of orthodontic care.
Christopher F.
Dr. Romani and staff were awesome. I've had 2 of my kids work with them and they really engage with the kids and make the experience of getting braces as fun as possible. I highly recommend Romani Orthodontics.
Robin D.
I am 65 & decided, for the health of my teeth, to get Invisalign & was referred to Dr Romani in June. I can’t begin to say enough great things about Dr. Romani & her entire staff…they’re friendly, efficient & I feel like I’m amongst friends every time I go for an appt. Dr. Romani communicated the process clearly from the beginning, I’m ~1/2 way through my treatment & couldn’t be happier with my progress so far!! If you want a partner for you or your child’s orthodontic needs…I’d HIGHLY recommend Dr. Romani!
Polly H.
I am so pleased with the results of my Invisalign. I have received many compliments on my new smile. Dr. Romani and her staff were extremely professional and competent. Initially, the aligners and attachments on my teeth took some getting used to. The entire process has taken a pretty long time for me, but it has been 100 % worth it, and was amazed at how quickly my smile started to improve. I saw a real change after only about 10 weeks!
Mindalisa Torres S.
Dr Romani saved me from a bad experience I had with another dentist. My treatment only took a year and she was professional as well as her team throughout the whole process. The office is always clean and everyone there is respectful. I have never had an issue from beginning to my graduation of my braces. Thanks to her I can have confidence in my perfect smile!
Kimberly P.
My daughter had a great experience at the East Providence location. The made the process of getting braces painless.
Edmundo D.
A great and wonderful staff that me feel comfortable the whole time. Very friendly and professional.
Veeta E.
Dr Romani is able to find solutions for old teeth. As if I were her mother. Fantastic!
wswchen
My 8yo son has just started treatment for crowding, needing an expander and braces. He had one of the brackets become loose the day before Thanksgiving, and the staff/office went above and beyond to get him in before the holiday, even staying a little later than their scheduled office closing time, as his school bus was late in dropoff that day. I so much appreciate them, and he was able to enjoy his Thanksgiving weekend meals without worrying about a loose bracket. Thank you!
iambeautifullyflawed8
Romani Orthodontics provides AMAZING orthodontic services. The staff are professional, kind, compassionate, patient, and accommodating. We are very appreciative for the services and support that they have provided prior to my son having his braces, and now that he has them. I would recommend them to anyone seeking orthodontic care.
Alyana De J.
My Orthodontist was very friendly and was very fast and good at getting the job done during my appointment
Cara L.
I wish I had straightened my teeth sooner! I love the staff here at Romani Orthodontics! They explain everything and answer all my questions. Invisalign was very affordable and has made my perfected my smile!
Nicholas L.
Awesome office and staff! Special shout out to Dr. Romani and Kristen for being so helpful. My niece and nephews have received treatment with Dr. Romani and now my step daughters are receiving treatment here, best place for Orthodontic treatment.
Cary W.
The staff at Romani Orthodontics is great! They always make my daughter feel comfortable when she’s here. Her smile is going to be amazing when she’s finished her treatment.
Ellen M.
The whole team at Romani Orthodontics are kind, gentle and efficient. My child had some complex issues, and they have been addressed safely, compassionately and with manageable discomfort. We expect the braces may come off earlier than anticipated. Hooray!
Kat M.
This is a great practice that runs like a well oiled machine! They are always friendly and timely and their work is the utmost quality! Great communication and very helpful with questions. Would highly recommend Dr. Romani and her team!
mark B.
Dr Romani and her staff were an excellent choice for our daughter’s orthodontic needs. They are professional, friendly, and accommodating when it comes to appointments and emergencies when they come up. Would recommend them to anyone who needs orthodontic work.
Karen W.
I decided to get Invisalign with Dr Romani and her team. They came highly recommended to me from another patient who received traditional braces. The experience has been wonderful throughout the entire process. The office staff are wonderful, fun and kind. All phases of the process were explained thorougjly throughout this journey. Dr Romani advised what changes and adjustments needed to be made to yield the best outcome for me. I couldn't be happier with the smile I've always wanted to have! Thank you Dr Romani and team!!
Kiley S.
Practically grew up here… Great & super clean place, amazing staff always super nice and understanding. Definitely would recommend to anyone.
Sierra F.
My sisters and I all got our braces here, and we all had a great experience! I’ve gone back for retainer changes a few times since getting my braces off nearly a decade ago, and they’ve still always been so helpful!
Skyler L.
There so kind so understanding and I definitely recommend coming to see them for your kids braces
Jessica R.
Doctor Romani and her staff are wonderful. They take the time to walk you through everything and explain step by step the process. They truly care about their patients and making them comfortable with the process. I highly recommend them for all your orthodontic needs.
Yuki S.
I love my new smile. Thankful after years of having bad teeth since childhood, I can now smile more proudly.
Jen M.
Dr. Romani and her staff took fantastic care of my daughter. Being 14, she was extremely anxious about getting braces. They took their time with her, explained the process, and her teeth are beautiful. After completing treatment she struggled with her retainer being uncomfortable. Dr. Romani suggested that we switch to Invisalign she wears it every night without complaint!
Taylor J.
Dr. Romani and her team are absolutely fantastic! They totally exceeded my expectations and I couldn’t be happier with the results of my Invisalign. I had braces as a kid and I didn’t wear my retainers. So my smile needed almost all the work from scratch and Dr. Romani and her staff truly gave me a smile I am proud to show off! Thank you!!! 😁
Eric C.
Exactly what I expected, no hidden costs or upswell. The staff is very nice and the office operates in a very organized fashion.
Meredyth W.
Everyone here is so caring! That has really helped my daughter feel good about having orthodontia.
Mike A.
My wife got fitted for invisilign. I’m posting on behalf of my wife. Customer service was outstanding, they really care and go above and beyond. The results in her smile were amazing. Pricing were comparable to other places, and explained very well up front with no pressure. We highly recommend them.
Michelle B.
Pleasant experience with all members of the dental team are very friendly and professional, they made me feel comfortable throughout the whole process.
Cindy Z.
Dr. Romani and her staff are great! They make every visit stress free. If any problems or concerns arise they are quick to respond and flexible with options.
Christine W.
I had the pleasure of working with Doctor Romani and her staff for the care of my children and myself. Her knowledge and care are incomparable. She is patient and explained treatment plans with us and answered all our questions. I have had other health issues during my treatment which has caused many delays. Dr. Romani has been patient, kind and understanding about my situation. My children’s smiles and overall dental health are beautiful and they frequently receive compliments. I would recommend Dr. Romani to anyone looking for an orthodontist. She is the best!!
Melissa K.
The Chepachet Romani office is super organized, professional, super clean, friendly and provided my daughter a great start with her Invislyn aligned! It has been an excellent experience!
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