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When wearing plastic braces, it is important to keep your braces clean and floss your teeth regularly with braces.. Take care of your plastic braces as well as your teeth, but don’t do it with toothpaste. In this article, we will explain to you how to clean plastic braces thoroughly.
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The plaque and bacteria that are on your teeth also get on your braces. This looks dirty and creates an unpleasant odour. Moreover, it can start to discolour, the transparent braces taking on a yellow or brown hue.
Eventually, the bacteria can cause oral problems such as inflammation. So cleaning your clear braces is not an unnecessary luxury, it is an important routine action. Besides cleaning the bracket itself, it is also important to clean the storage box.
Not cleaning your braces will cause:
Now that you know why you need to deep clean your braces, of course you also want to know the best way to do this. Read the information below carefully if you want to clean your invisible braces.
*An invisible bracket is also known as a, bit, clear retainer, night bracket or plastic bracket.
Use a soft toothbrush to brush your plastic braces, such as a nano toothbrush. A nano toothbrush features extremely soft bristles and ensures no scratches.
You would think that toothpaste is the best way to thoroughly clean your braces. Nothing could be further from the truth, as toothpaste can cause scratches. In these scratches, dirt can accumulate. Always use washing-up liquid or hand soap.
When you have polished your braces with washing-up liquid or hand soap, it is time to rinse them off. Always do this with cold or lukewarm water, as hot water can deform the braces. Use plenty of water, that way you won’t taste any washing-up liquid or soap.
Are there deposits and tartar on your invisible braces or night braces? Then place the braces in a container with cleaning vinegar and cold water. You can also choose tablets with water, these tablets are also used to clean dentures. Leave the braces in the container for about an hour and then rinse them with cold water. Use a soft toothbrush to remove remaining deposits.
Now that your braces are clean, you naturally want to keep them clean.
This is how to keep your invisible bracket clean:
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Kim Schouten
In recent years, she has worked in various areas to improve oral health care for both young and old. Oral care is an essential part of daily care. This is because good oral care is not only important for the mouth, but also for overall health. Therefore, it is very important to create awareness and share knowledge about this.
Frequently asked questions
How do you clean plastic braces?
Clean plastic braces with a soft toothbrush, a good soft toothbrush is the nano toothbrush. Always use hand soap or dish soap while brushing your plastic braces. Then rinse it thoroughly with cold or lukewarm water, never use hot/hot water!
How can I keep my clear braces clean?
Take off your clear braces when you eat or drink. This will prevent it from getting smeared with food particles. Brush it every day as we have described. Once a week, put the braces in a container with a mixture of water and cleaning vinegar or toothpaste tablets.
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