Dr. B's Poem
FOR THOUGHT
Follow the advice in this little rhyme – no broken braces will help you finish on time
HARD & STICKY snacks should be avoided; use COMMON SENSE so you’re not disappointed
CARAMEL & TAFFY will pull off your braces; longer treatment time will result in sad faces
POPCORN & NUTS are fun at a movie; they’ll pop off your braces which isn’t very groovy
PIZZA & BREAD CRUST may be the best part; this is how most bent wires will start
BAGELS, PRETZELS & even a BONE; will knock off a bracket so leave well alone
DORITOS & TACOS are a nice spicy treat; but for breaking braces they’re hard to beat
RAW FRUIT, even APPLES eaten the wrong way; will mean you’ll probably be seeing Dr B. today
If HARD VEGGIES like CARROTS & CELERY are not cut small; off the teeth, the braces will fall
We know GUM is fun to chew; but while you’re in braces it’s not really for you
PENS & PENCILS should stay out of your mouth; otherwise your braces will be heading south
This is so important we must say it twice - NEVER, NEVER chew on ICE
We will work hard as a team to build your new smile; otherwise you’ll wear braces for a long while
GOOD LUCK – WE ARE WITH YOU ALL THE WAY!!!
