Non-removable metal structures for the correction of orthodontic problems require a particularly scrupulous purification. The locks of fixing the systems to the teeth are ideal places with suitable conditions for the habitat and distribution of bacteria, especially when there are stuck pieces of food.
Oral care with braces
Cleaning of the described devices and dentition should be as thorough as possible, therefore it takes a long time and consists of several stages. Tooth care with braces involves the use of the following accessories:
- Brush. With this device, the chewing, outer and inner surfaces of the teeth are cleaned.
- Superfloss. The thread for holders of bracket systems is thicker and tougher than the standard version. It ensures the removal of food residues from the interdental spaces.
- Ershik. This accessory helps to clean the teeth under the arches and lock fasteners.
When an orthodontist explains how to brush his teeth with braces, he can recommend additional funds:
- Single-beam brush. This device effectively removes plaque from the base of the system and the chewing teeth (6-8).
- Irrigator . A miniature water canal helps to clean up places where it is difficult to get the above objects.
What brush to brush your teeth with braces?
The usual accessories for "carriers" of non-removable orthodontological constructions are not suitable. Holders of bracket systems need to buy a special device with bristles in the form of a "tick" or the letter V, on such brushes often there is a marking "ortho". They provide intensive, but accurate cleaning of teeth without risk of damage to metal and plastic arches and locks. Single-beam brushes and brushes for brackets are available in different sizes. Find the right option will help the orthodontist during installation and subsequent corrections.
What kind of toothbrush to clean teeth with braces?
Some pharmacological firms sell special products for fixing structures. Dentists do not give instructions, which toothpaste to clean teeth with braces. The choice of the described means depends on the desire and needs of the patient himself, the condition of the gums and enamel. It is allowed to brush teeth with braces with toothpaste of any type. The main thing is that it provides a qualitative splitting of the deposit and protects from its re-education.
Can I brush my teeth with soda during braces?
This food is popular as a home "bleach" enamel. No orthodontist will confirm that you can brush your teeth with braces of soda. Even without fixing structures, it is extremely undesirable to use it. This powder is highly abrasive (large and hard grains), so it scrapes the enamel and gradually thins it.
How to properly brush your teeth with braces?
The frequency of the procedure is at least three times a day, but dentists are advised to hold it after each meal and even snacks. This is necessary to remove the smallest pieces of food, especially in the elements of the fixing structure. There is an established sequence of how to properly brush your teeth with a bracket system:
- Rinse mouth with water, use V-shaped and one-beam brushes and paste.
- Apply superfloss.
- Clean the braces with a brush of the appropriate size.
- It is good to rinse the mouth with a disinfectant and a refreshing liquid. The use of such solutions serves to prevent the formation of plaque and the development of caries . The rinse aid is suitable for anyone, including budget options.
It is advisable that at reception the orthodontist showed clearly how to thoroughly brush your teeth with braces. It is important to properly move the brush and brush, removing the jammed food from the gaps, locks and arches. Every six months a hygienist must be visited for professional cleaning of the oral cavity. Otherwise, hard stones and caries can form.
How to clean teeth with braces with a toothbrush?
To maximize the quality of the procedure, you need to purchase 2 accessories - a V-shape and a single-pack. How to brush your teeth when you have braces:
- "Walk" with a brush on all external surfaces, moving it to the left and to the right.
- Similar actions to perform for the back teeth and chewing side.
- To clean the outside with the measuring movements from the gum to the crown part (from top to bottom and vice versa).
- Identically remove the coating from the inner surface.
- Single-beam brush scrupulously handle locks and arches from the top.
- Repeat the action from the bottom.
How to brush your teeth with a brush for braces?
The described device is of several types. The diameter and length of the "head" are selected individually. Before brushing teeth with brushes using a brush and superfloss (sometimes an irrigator), it is important to thoroughly brush them. The accessories are designed to remove tiny particles and plaque. How to clean teeth in braces after eating and applying brushes:
- Remove the food with a brush, filling it with the system and enamel from the bottom. Move up and down.
- Repeat in the opposite direction.
- Finish the event using superfloss.
In conclusion - a small video about devices for dental care with a bracket system.