Great brushing and flossing habits are a vital part of maintaining a healthy smile — especially now that you’re in orthodontic treatment! However, sometimes it’s harder to clean your teeth well around an appliance, brackets and wires. Here are some tools and tips you can try for better tooth cleaning.
If you are in Invisalign treatment, you should be wearing your clear aligners all day long (with the exception of eating and brushing your teeth), but you must remember to clean your aligners, too! Use antibacterial liquid soap and warm water (not too hot!) and brush them as you would your teeth with a soft-bristle toothbrush. This will keep your aligners as clean as your teeth!
If you have a retainer, it should always be brushed daily, the same way you brush your teeth! However, just like with aligners, you should never put hot water on your retainer, because it can distort the soft plastic and make it ineffective! Also, remember to always keep it in a case when it’s not in your mouth.
Even though you’re seeing your orthodontist here at Clover Orthodontics regularly, it’s still important to see your regular dentist throughout orthodontic treatment, too! While we’re focused on improving your bite and alignment, your dentist will make sure that your teeth stay healthy during treatment through examinations, cleanings, and preventative care. Your orthodontic treatment is a team effort where everyone — our office, you, and your family dentist — has an important role to play. And the best part is that we all share one common goal: giving you the confident smile of your dreams!
Electric Toothbrush
Soft Bristle Toothbrush
Bi-level Toothbrush
Interdental Brush
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