Interdental Toothbrush
A Proxabrush is an interdental (between the teeth) toothbrush that you may use to clean underneath and around your wires and braces. Use the Proxabrush gently to avoid damaging your wires. The Proxabrush will help you to clean your braces while maintaining healthy teeth and gums.
Fluoride Toothpaste and Mouthwash
Topical fluoride found in toothpaste and mouthwash help prevent dental decay in patients of all ages. Daily use of oral hygiene products that contain fluouride is particularly important when undergoing orthodontic treatment because orthodontic appliances make it more difficult to remove harmful plaque and bacteria from the teeth and gums.
We prescribe PreviDent 5000 Plus for all patients for the duration of their orthodontic treatment. PreviDent is a prescription-strength toothpaste that combines the cleaning power of toothpaste with prescription-strength fluoride for better dental protection.
We also recommend that you use a mouthwash that contains fluoride, such as alcohol free ACT Anticavity Fluoride Rinse, to further help protect your enamel.
Cleaning Your Removable Appliance
Brush your removable appliance every day as a part of your regular brushing and flossing schedule. Because food particles and plaque can accumulate on your appliance just as they do on your teeth, soak the appliance daily. Dissolve a Polident, Efferdent or other denture-cleaning tablet in a glass of tap water at room temperature and soak your appliance once every day. Your appliance will taste better, and you will prevent plaque and bacterial accumulation.