Toothbrush for brackets: types and rules of use

At present, such a branch of medicine as dentistry has developed very strongly. To correct the deficiencies of the jaw apparatus, dentists very often use braces. There is a huge variety of their species, but all need to be carefully monitored. For care, you need a properly selected toothbrush for brackets. The success of the entire treatment procedure depends on how correctly it is chosen.

We clean the braces correctly

Treatment and correction of teeth is a long and time-consuming process, requiring great responsibility and obedience. During the period that the patient undergoes this procedure, an orthodontic toothbrush for braces should become an integral part of his hygiene set. Clean the oral cavity twice a day, and do it very carefully, because the braces make the cleaning process more difficult.

Possible problems

When wearing braces, teeth are much more prone to caries. Why is this happening? The remnants of the products form a coating that covers the enamel. This plaque affects not only the teeth, but also the gum. There is a process of inflammation, which causes very unpleasant and painful sensations. Usually the accumulation of plaque is observed:

• In the spaces between the teeth;
• At the junction of braces and gums;
• In fissures.

Tooth brushes for cleaning braces help to avoid such a problem. The main thing is to choose the right hygienic accessory.

Primary requirements

In order to care for the oral cavity was full, you need to buy all the necessary tools:

• Toothbrush;
• A brush for brackets;
• Dental thread;
• Mouth rinse.

The toothbrush for brackets can be of three types:

• Orthodontic with a special position of bristles;
• Electric;
• Single-beam.

The standard orthodontic brush for brackets must meet the following requirements:

• Remove all plaque from braces;
• Be comfortable to use;
• The brush head must match the size of the mouth, do not be too large or small;
• Easy to clean hard for access places;
• Have a bristle made of their synthetic medium-hardness material;
• In any case, the brush should be changed 3 months after the start of operation or earlier, as the shape is lost or the bristles are erased.

Electric toothbrush for brackets

This kind has many advantages. The time for cleaning teeth is significantly reduced. Such a brush can be used by small children and adult patients. It cleans all places of accumulation of plaque and bacteria.

To properly use this brush, you need to follow the tips below:

• During cleaning do not make circular movements, which we do when using a simple brush;
• To clean it is necessary in turn first the upper jaw, then the lower one, at the same time it is necessary to start from the outside;
• Bringing the brush to the teeth, you need to keep it in such a way that the bristles fit snugly to their surface.

There are many models of electric brushes. The most popular of these are Professional Care, Braun, Oral B, Dentacare. Each of them has its advantages, and the choice is left to the user. By type, electric brushes can be:

• With a head rotating only in one direction;
• With a head rotating in different directions;
• With bristles that can rotate in opposite directions;
• With a vibrating head, where the bristles not only rotate, but also vibrate.

Cleaning Features

If we talk about cleaning braces and teeth, experts recommend the following sequence of actions:

1. Squeeze the paste onto the dry surface of the brush.
2. The toothbrush for the braces should be inclined to the surface of the teeth.
3. Doing circular motions, clean each tooth from the plaque from all sides.
4. Do not neglect and brush for cleaning braces, for this purpose any of its kind: in the form of a cone, cylindrical or having a curved shape.
5. Clean the surface of the tongue and palate, massage the gums.
6. Use a thread to clean the space between the teeth from food debris.
7. Rinse your mouth with a rinse aid, while using a fluoride remedy is recommended because it strengthens the tooth enamel well.

Oral B and its products

At present, Oral B brand has gained popularity in the dental products market due to a huge range of models. Among the company's products there is also a toothbrush for Oral B braces, and there are several of its varieties, as well as sets for the care of braces. For comparison, we will consider the best of them:

• Brush Ortho Oral B: has a bristle in the shape of the letter V, the size allows you to reach the most inaccessible places, very conveniently lies in the hand due to the special shape of the handle.
• Brush Antiplaque Dental Care: has medium stiffness and the standard shape of the head and handle.
• Antiplaque Dental Care Brush: Cleans the most difficult places under the arch of brackets and around them.
• A set of Dental Care: contains instructions, a cleaning brush, a single-beam and a standard orthodontic brush.

Summing up

All patients who wear braces need to remember that the toothbrush for brackets plays an important role in the process of bite correction. After all, the purity and hygienic state of the oral cavity depends on it, and hence the overall success of the treatment. In order not to face the standard problems of people wearing braces (dental caries and stains on the enamel), all dentist recommendations should be strictly observed.

Health to you and a beautiful snow-white smile!