Oral hygiene with fixed braces: how to brush your teeth with brackets

9 Jul 2024 | Oral Health

The beginning of a orthodontic treatment represents an important step toward a more beautiful and healthy smile: the Proper care of teeth during orthodontic treatmento is essential to ensure that the result is not only aesthetically pleasing but also healthy.

Here are some practical tips on How to keep your teeth clean and healthy while wearing fixed braces!

  • Choose a spazzolino with soft bristles, whether manual or electric, is crucial. Soft bristles are effective in Remove plaque without damaging the gums or brackets Of the device.
  • A toothpaste containing fluoride Is essential to fight tooth decay. If you have sensitivity because of brackets, a toothpaste formulated for sensitive teeth can help minimize discomfort.
  • The hydropulsors are excellent tools for effectively cleaning around brackets and under wires. These devices use a Water jet to remove food and plaque In places that the toothbrush struggles to reach.
  • Lo interdental brush is specifically designed To clean between the teeth and around the braces, so it facilitates plaque removal in hard-to-reach areas.

Adopting these tips will not only improve the effectiveness of orthodontic treatment but also ensure optimal oral health. If you have further questions or would like to book a consultation, please contact us!

[Medical Director: Dr. Mauro Savio, Member of the Dentists Register Provincial Order of Surgeons and Dentists of Milan n. 4168].

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