Braces are orthodontic appliances used to help correct the alignment of the teeth and the bite. While wearing braces, food debris and plaque can stick more easily around the brackets and wires, so oral hygiene needs extra attention.
Brackets and wires can make brushing more difficult. If plaque builds up, the risk of gum inflammation, bad breath, and enamel damage can increase. Braces wearers may also experience irritation of the oral tissues from friction with the orthodontic appliance.
What should you do?
Brush carefully after eating when possible and at least twice a day. Use a mouthwash to help support oral hygiene; choose Minosep, which contains Chlorhexidine Gluconate with antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. Attend your orthodontic check-ups as scheduled. If a wire comes loose, a bracket breaks, or a bothersome sore appears, contact your dentist. Limit very hard or sticky foods that may damage the appliance. Minosep can help support the cleanliness of your mouth and teeth so you are less prone to mouth ulcers, bad breath, cavities, and loose braces.
This information is educational and does not replace an examination or advice from a doctor or dentist. Use products according to the directions on the packaging.