What to understand
Regular, careful brushing around each bracket, gumline, and inner surface helps remove debris and plaque. The dental team can demonstrate an interdental brush or another aid suited to your spaces and appliance.
What to clarify at an examination
Continue dental checkups and cleanings as recommended, and mention areas that are difficult to clean. Contact the practice about a loose bracket or painful wire; do not delay care for significant injury or unusual symptoms.
Questions to ask
Can mouthwash replace brushing? No. If recommended, it is an addition and does not replace brushing and interdental cleaning.
Questions to ask
Can mouthwash replace brushing? No. If recommended, it is an addition and does not replace brushing and interdental cleaning.
