Oral Hygiene During byte or candid Orthodontic Treatment
Brushing the teeth is often a stumbling block during treatment. Everything starts with a good brushing technique. In addition the byte or candid, it is important that you take the time to brush your teeth. We recommend brushing after every meal. Can't brush your teeth in the afternoon at school? Then give your teeth a brush when you get home from school!
How does cleaning work?
Step 1: turn your toothbrush 45 degrees so that the bristles can go behind the orthodontic wire and make 7 rotations per tooth. This way you clean the top of the blocks and behind the wire.
Step 2: Turn the brush 45 degrees in the opposite direction and make 7 rotations per tooth. This way you clean the underside of the blocks and behind the wire.
Step 3: put your toothbrush above your cubes and give your gums a scrub
Step 4 : put your toothbrush perpendicular to your blocks and clean the front. After this, you also clean the chewing surfaces and the inside of the teeth.
Step 5 : Use an interdental brush to remove any residue left behind the orthodontic wire
Step 6 : Use the mouth rinse: rinse with 15ml rinse for 30 seconds. Do not rinse with water!
Is using a mouthwash important?
A mouthwash is a good addition, especially at the beginning of the treatment. The teeth are sensitive and it may not be possible to keep everything 100% clean because it is still too painful. Then it is certainly important to additionally use a flushing agent with fluorine. The mouthwash is no substitute for brushing byte or candid.
Which toothbrush should I use? Can you brush electrically?
You can use a manual toothbrush. There are toothbrushes that are specifically designed for orthodontics that make brushing around the blocks easier (eg Vitis Access toothbrush). Electric cleaning is also allowed. It is best to use the special brush heads for orthodontics (eg Oral B Ortho Care Essentials).
An orthodontist and a dentist are both specialists in teeth, oral hygiene and teeth. No wonder the two professions are sometimes confused. And that both specialists are top performers in their field, goes without saying. Yet there are many differences.
In concrete terms, an orthodontist is a specialist in brace treatments or corrections in the position of your teeth and jaws. A dentist is an expert in maintaining your teeth. Detecting holes, performing restorative work or removing tartar: the dentist is the man you need. In addition, the two professions often work together. Does your dentist think corrective treatment is necessary? Then you will be referred.
The difference between an byte or candid and a dentist can best be compared to a football team: the dentist is the reliable goalkeeper who assesses situations well and prevents goals against (read dental damage). The orthodontist is the striker who corrects a skewed situation if necessary.