Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Keeping Your Teeth Clean While Wearing Braces


If you are considering traditional metal braces over Invisalign, keep in mind the upkeep required to clean your teeth. I always warn patients that they should always brush. If you don't brush, you may end up with stains on your teeth once the braces are removed. I suggest brushing 2-3 times per day.

Beyond brushing, it's also important to floss. This may be considered hard when you have braces, so it's a great thing that Paradise Dental Technologies came out with the Platypus Ortho Flosser.

Early reviews are stating that this patent pending product is well liked by patients with braces. If this is something you're interested in obtaining, you can contact your orthodontist for more information.

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