How to: protect teeth with braces - best electric toothbrush

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Braces and clear plastic compactors create new pockets, collect food and bacteria, and increase the risk of tooth decay and ugly stains.
"When a patient becomes an active participant in orthodontic treatment, the best results will appear," the doctor said.
William Harper, dentist at Va Poquoson.
His suggestion: consider more cleaning.
See a dentist every three or four months.
Compared to the usual six months.
Helps to avoid gum inflammation, bone damage and costly follow-upup treatments.
Brush your teeth regularly.
At home, brush your teeth with electric floats.
Small disposable brush or pick can also be carried
Proxabrush or soft
Popular brand selection-
In your pocket or wallet.
Invest in electric toothbrushes.
These foods and bacteria are better separated from hard foods and bacteria. to-reach spots.
No matter which type of brush you use, please be aware that the bristles will wear out faster than normally rubbing the wires.
Add fluoride.
Additional bacteria create a more acidic environment in the mouth, which is a risk factor for tooth decay and brown, gray or white spots on the teeth.
The use of fluoride toothpaste and mouthwash after meals helps to keep the enamel strong; prescription-
There are also strong fluoride toothpaste.
Limit acidic drinks.
These include diet soda, juice, sports drinks or energy drinks.
Try hydrogen peroxide.
To fight bacterial inflammation and prevent stains, these mouthwash are often carried by pharmacies.
Prescription bleach can also help in some cases.
Avoid eating hard-to-chew food.
Top list of items that could damage braces: nuts, hard crust bread, caramel, licorice and chewing gum.
Also do not chew on ice, pencil or nails.
Follow instructions.
Whether it's cleaning your teeth as instructed, or wearing a retainer or rubber band, keep in mind that your orthodontic doctor doesn't bother you, just wants to give you the trouble to avoid in the future. —Daily Press (
Newport News in Va)