INTERDENTAL TOOTHBRUSH
An interdental toothbrush (Proxabrush) is another aid you may find useful to keep your teeth, braces and gums
clean and healthy. It can be used to clean under orthodontic wires and around braces. Use this device slowly so
you do not damage your braces.
ANTISEPTIC MOUTH RINSE (PEROXYL)
Peroxyl is an antiseptic dental rinse (active ingredient: hydrogen peroxide 1.5%) used in orthodontics to control
minor gum inflammation and irritations from orthodontic appliances. It is also used to cleanse canker sores and
minor wounds or other irritations of the mouth and gums such as mouth burns, cheek bites and toothbrush
abrasions. Its oxygenating action removes debris allowing natural healing to occur.
CLEANING A REMOVABLE APPLIANCE
All orthodontic appliances tend to accumulate food particles and plaque just like teeth do. Every time you brush
your teeth, brush your removable appliance. Once a day you should soak your appliance in a glass of room
temperature tap water with a denture-cleaning tablet, such as Polident . This will help prevent plaque buildup and
oral infections and will keep your appliance tasting better. |