Appliance Care

We explain in detail the care you should keep in mind.

Braces

How to brush your teeth with braces

When braces are placed, it is common for food particles to get trapped around them. That’s why thorough cleaning is essential—otherwise, cavities can develop.

Front teeth: Place the toothbrush on the upper half of the tooth and use circular motions. Then move to the lower half.

Position the brush over the brackets, covering two to three teeth at a time, and clean with circular movements.

Don’t forget to brush the molar tubes as well.

Back of the front teeth: Hold the brush vertically and clean tooth by tooth.

Lingual surface: Hold the brush at a diagonal angle and brush one to two teeth at a time.

Occlusal surfaces: Place the brush on the chewing surface, starting from the back and moving forward.

Interdental brush

Fluoride toothpaste

Water flosser

Dental floss

Important to use after every meal:

How to brush your teeth with braces

When braces are placed, it is common for food particles to get trapped around them. That’s why thorough cleaning is essential—otherwise, cavities can develop.

Front teeth: Place the toothbrush on the upper half of the tooth and use circular motions. Then move to the lower half.

Position the brush over the brackets, covering two to three teeth at a time, and clean with circular movements.

Don’t forget to brush the molar tubes as well.

Back of the front teeth: Hold the brush vertically and clean tooth by tooth.

Lingual surface: Hold the brush at a diagonal angle and brush one to two teeth at a time.

Occlusal surfaces: Place the brush on the chewing surface, starting from the back and moving forward.

Interdental brush

Fluoride toothpaste

Water flosser

Dental floss

Important to use after every meal:

Bad breath (Halitosis)

When braces are not kept clean and gums are inflamed, unpleasant breath or odor develops—often without the patient realizing it.

Cavities

They occur when we don't brush our teeth properly, which causes decalcification and, consequently, the appearance of cavities.

Disclosing tablets

It consists of a red tablet that stains dental plaque, helping us to identify the areas where plaque accumulates.

Tartar buildup

Food debris left in our mouths combines with calcium and calcifies, sticking to our teeth and inflaming our gums.

What consequences can arise if you don't brush your teeth properly?

Extra hygiene aids

Bad breath (Halitosis)

When braces are not kept clean and gums are inflamed, unpleasant breath or odor develops—often without the patient realizing it.

Cavities

They occur when we don't brush our teeth properly, which causes decalcification and, consequently, the appearance of cavities.

Disclosing tablets

It consists of a red tablet that stains dental plaque, helping us to identify the areas where plaque accumulates.

Tartar buildup

Food debris left in our mouths combines with calcium and calcifies, sticking to our teeth and inflaming our gums.

What consequences can arise if you don't brush your teeth properly?

Extra hygiene aids

Lingual Arch

Lingual arch care

Avoid touching the expansion wires with your hands, as this may change their shape and cause injury when placing the appliance in your mouth. Carefully brush around the lingual arch with your toothbrush.

Contact your orthodontist if: 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　・The appliance breaks　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　・The band becomes loose　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　・The wire is irritating your gums

Lingual arch care

Avoid touching the expansion wires with your hands, as this may change their shape and cause injury when placing the appliance in your mouth. Carefully brush around the lingual arch with your toothbrush.

Contact your orthodontist if:　　　　　　　・The appliance breaks　　　　　　　　　・The band becomes loose　　　　　　　・The wire is irritating your gums

Retainers

Retainer care

When you’re not wearing your retainer, keep it in its case. Remove the retainer only to eat, drink, and brush your teeth. While not in use, it should always stay in its case to prevent loss, breakage, or contamination.

Cleaning your retainers

Every time you remove your retainer, gently brush the entire inside surface with your toothbrush. To complement cleaning, every two to three weeks dissolve one Corega Tabs tablet in 200 ml of tap water. Soak the retainer for three minutes, rinse with water, and store it in its case.

You can find the product here

Retainer care

When you’re not wearing your retainer, keep it in its case. Remove the retainer only to eat, drink, and brush your teeth. While not in use, it should always stay in its case to prevent loss, breakage, or contamination.

Cleaning your retainers

Every time you remove your retainer, gently brush the entire inside surface with your toothbrush. To complement cleaning, every two to three weeks dissolve one Corega Tabs tablet in 200 ml of tap water. Soak the retainer for three minutes, rinse with water, and store it in its case.

You can find the product here

Palatal Expander (MSE)

MSE care

Proper cleaning of the MSE maxillary expander is essential to ensure its correct functioning and the patient's oral health. For effective cleaning, we recommend using a syringe or a specific toothbrush. The syringe allows you to rinse the spaces where food debris and bacterial plaque could accumulate, while the toothbrush is ideal for cleaning all surfaces of the expander, ensuring that no residue remains that could cause oral health problems.

MSE care

Proper cleaning of the MSE maxillary expander is essential to ensure its correct functioning and the patient's oral health. For effective cleaning, we recommend using a syringe or a specific toothbrush. The syringe allows you to rinse the spaces where food debris and bacterial plaque could accumulate, while the toothbrush is ideal for cleaning all surfaces of the expander, ensuring that no residue remains that could cause oral health problems.

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