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Oral ReliefAugust 25, 2025

Back-to-School Survival Guide for Parents of Kids with Braces and Aligners

Everything parents need to know to help their kids navigate school with braces or aligners — including must-have items for the backpack.

Back-to-School Survival Guide for Parents of Kids with Braces and Aligners

Back-to-school season is exciting — but for parents of kids in orthodontic treatment, it can also bring a new set of worries. What happens if a bracket comes loose at school? What if their aligner case is left at home?

Pack a Dental Survival Kit

The most important thing you can do is prepare a dental survival kit to keep in your child's backpack. OrthoNu's Oral Relief Kitz™ is the perfect all-in-one solution — it contains everything a patient might need to manage minor discomfort or appliance issues while away from home.

Oral Relief Kitz
Oral Relief Kitz™ — the perfect back-to-school companion

Must-Have Items for Every Orthodontic Student

  • OrthoChewz™ for aligner seating and sore relief
  • Chillin' Strips™ for instant bracket irritation relief
  • Comfort Tape™ for protecting inflamed gum tissue
  • Mouth-aid™ for sores and ulcer relief
  • A Tweakz® tool for managing minor aligner or brace issues
  • A travel toothbrush and floss picks
  • An aligner case (for aligner wearers)

Set Your Child Up for Success

The key is preparation. When children and teens have the right tools on hand, they can handle minor discomforts independently — which builds confidence and reduces the need for parents to rushed to school or orthodontist offices mid-day.

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