In an effort to improve our instructions and quality of care provided to our patients, Sondhi-Biggs Orthodontics recently did some internal research regarding the most common causes for broken brackets or wires during orthodontic treatment. Of the patients poled over this period of time, 85% had broken brackets due to eating something hard or crunchy from the list on our GRISP card. This further confirms how important the patient's role is in contributing to a positive and damage-free process while wearing braces. Broken brackets and wires can delay treatment, and cause unfavorable changes in the movement of teeth. Other factor that contributed to broken brackets and wires were items such as traumas or injuries to the brackets, chewing on mouth guards during sporting activities, as well as chewing on pens and pencils.
We hope this confirms the importance of following instructions to avoid certain foods listed on our GRISP card, as well as other foods that are similar in hardness or texture. More information is available on our YouTube channel regarding foods to avoid, and our GRISP card can be reviewed with you or your child. Please let us know how we can help.
We hope you recognize this as another opportunity for Sondhi-Biggs Orthodontics to remain "Smiles Above the Rest". As always, if you have any other questions, please feel free to contact any one of our Sondhi-Biggs team members.
