There are many restrictions on food when you get orthodontic treatment.
Be careful when eating hard foods to prevent choking.
Because the retainer falls off, you need to go to the dentist.
You should also be aware that it can get caught around the wire that much.
Brushing method according to the orthodontic appliance is also important.
Removable dentures are used without soaking in hot water and without toothpaste.
You should clean dentures with a denture cleaner and be careful when storing them.
If you start orthodontic treatment, it is recommended to use an orthodontic toothbrush rather than a regular toothbrush you usually use. Unlike regular toothbrushes, it has a V-shaped or U-shaped groove in the center, which allows for more effective removal of food particles stuck between the braces and teeth compared to regular toothbrushes. However, if you brush too vigorously in an attempt to clean your teeth more thoroughly, there is a risk that the braces may come loose. Therefore, please brush carefully and gently, applying moderate pressure.
Using fluoride toothpaste helps prevent cavities. After brushing, it is also good to use auxiliary oral hygiene tools such as interdental brushes or dental floss to remove remaining small food particles after brushing.
2 Interdental brushes are commonly used when the space between teeth has widened or the gums have receded. During orthodontic treatment, they can be used not only between teeth but also around wires and brackets. You should choose a thickness that fits your interdental space and can also be bent into a 'ㄱ' shape for use.
3. Dental floss wire is good for passing through between teeth and thoroughly cleaning the sides of the teeth. If flossing is difficult, try using floss with a handle. Floss with a handle can be inserted between the teeth and wire, and moved up, down, left, and right like sawing to remove food debris. Super Floss, a type of dental floss, can also be used. First, pass the stiff part through the device, then clean around the device with the thicker part of the floss, and finally, use the softer part of the floss to clean between the teeth.
4 Water jet (Waterpik) is a device that removes food debris between devices using strong water pressure. It can be used to clean around brackets and wire appliances. However, since it is an auxiliary tool, it cannot replace brushing.
5. Tongue cleaner can remove white coating and bad breath. Use it gently from the inside of the tongue to the outside.
The fixed type has an internal retention device, making it convenient, but it collects a lot of foreign substances.
Because of cavities, it is important to use a special toothbrush to clean thoroughly inside, and it is helpful to use a toothbrush with a thin tip and two rows of bristles or fine bristles to clean narrow gaps. Please keep this in mind.
Let's take good care of lifelong orthodontic treatment.
