Products for braces. Toothbrush for braces and other hygiene items necessary for a brace wearer Electric brush for braces

During orthodontic treatment, conventional means are not able to completely remove plaque and food debris from under parts of the structure. Therefore, you will need special brushes for. Each type is designed to clean specific parts of the system. And manufacturers produce a whole range of products - from cheap mechanical to expensive electrical.

When wearing braces, hygiene requirements become several times stricter. Standard cleaning with conventional products is no longer enough. Food debris accumulates not only between teeth, but also in structural parts. And cleaning them is not easy.

Over time, this will inevitably lead to the formation of plaque, caries, and gum inflammation. The device may also break down. Therefore, special orthodontic products have been developed to clean teeth with braces. You will need:

• V-shaped brush;
• mono-beam brush;
• pipe cleaners of different diameters;
• regular brush;
• antiseptic rinse;
• superfloss is a special dental floss with a hard tip, it is convenient to thread it under the arch and clean the interdental spaces.

To care for braces, you need to purchase special brushes.

Additional Information! Electric models and irrigators can make cleaning braces easier. The former improve hygiene due to high-speed rotation of the bristles. And they supply a stream of water under pressure, which easily removes food debris and plaque from the cracks.

How to brush teeth with braces?

To properly clean teeth with braces, follow the following procedure:

• the outer part of the system is cleaned with a V-shaped brush, each tooth should take at least 10 seconds;
• brackets and ligatures are treated with mono-beam products - they remove plaque under the locks that remains after the first cleaning;
• surfaces free from fastenings are cleaned with a regular brush;
• the interdental spaces and the area under the arch are treated with a brush;
• Superfloss is used at the end to remove food debris from hard-to-reach areas.

Brush your teeth after every meal. At the beginning and end of the procedure, your mouth should be rinsed with water. The final part of care is the use of antiseptic drugs.

It is necessary to brush your teeth after every meal.

Important! Even the most thorough hygiene at home is not able to completely get rid of plaque accumulation. Therefore, at least once every six months, it is necessary to have professional teeth cleaning with braces in the clinic.

Types of orthodontic brushes

Manufacturers of oral care products produce various models of orthodontic brushes. They differ in purpose, effectiveness and cost.

V-shaped

The V-Shaped Braces Cleaning Brush is specially designed to remove plaque, food debris from the brackets and the enamel around them. There are short bristles in the center of the head, longer ones in the next two rows, and the largest ones at the edge. The bristles located in the center clean the locks, and the bristles at the end clean the surface of the teeth.

Products must meet certain requirements:

• head size – 20 mm for children and 25 – 30 mm for adults;
• the bristles of the product are made of synthetic materials;
• the product should be soft or medium hard so as not to damage the enamel and mechanisms.

Orthodontic toothbrushes are produced by several manufacturers. You can highlight the most popular models.

Name	Peculiarities	Price in rubles
Colgate Ortho	The outer pile is soft, and the inner one is harder. This ensures effective cleaning of the brackets and does not damage the enamel.	500
Oral-B Pro-Expert Clinic Line Ortho Brush	The bristles are made of polyamide - it prevents the accumulation of bacteria. Equipped with a rubberized handle that does not slip in your fingers.	300
Curaprox CS5460 Ortho	The bristles are made of polyester, which reduces water absorption. Their thickness is only 0.1 mm - this allows you to reach hard-to-reach places and not injure dental tissues. Allowed for children from 8 years old.	400 – 500
Antiplaque Piave Dental Care	A classic V-shaped product with medium-hard pile.	200
Vitis Orthodontic	Equipped with a power protrusion with elongated bristles at the top of the head. Consists of pile of different hardness. These features improve hygiene. There are special models for children.	300 – 350

There are short bristles in the center of the head, longer ones in the next two rows, and the largest ones at the edge.

Additional Information! Patients find the most convenient toothbrush for bracesOral-b.

Monobeam

Mono-beam toothbrushes for braces consist of a thin handle (sometimes with ridges for comfort), a round head and long, tightly packed bristles. They can be straight or pointed. The diameter varies from 7 mm (for children) to 11 mm (for adults), and the length of the bristles is 9 mm.

The following popular models of monobeam brushes for cleaning orthodontic structures are available on the market:

Name	Peculiarities	Price in rubles
Miradent I-Prox P	Can be used not only for braces, but also for implants, dentures, closely spaced teeth, in the presence of teeth and diastemas. Equipped with 3 – 6 replaceable nozzles. The fibers of the product are pointed.	350 – 700 depending on the number of attachments
Curaprox CS 1006	The bristles in the product are 6 mm thick, and the handle is made using individual “Solo” technology - with a special slope that provides better penetration into the interdental areas.	400 – 500
Curaprox CS 1009	Has the same features as the previous model. The difference is the larger size of the villi: 9 mm.	400 – 500

The diameter varies from 7 mm (for children) to 11 mm (for adults).

Cleaners

Brushes for cleaning braces or interdental brushes are shaped like household brushes for washing bottles. Their purpose is to remove plaque and food debris from the side surfaces of the teeth located under the power arc.

The products consist of a long thin handle, a medical alloy base and nylon fibers. Products are most often cone-shaped or cylindrical. They also produce models with a curved, semicircular head and holder. The latter are better at removing pieces of food remaining in braces.

A special coating is applied to the bristles of the brushes. Thanks to it, the product does not scratch the enamel and system parts.

A special coating is applied to the bristles of the brushes.

Important! Different types of interdental brushes for braces differ in the length and diameter of the bristles. They are selected individually.

A set of brushes costs from 200 to 700 rubles.

Electrical

Electric models improve the quality of cleaning due to high rotation speed. In this case, movements can be translational or rotational. However, intense mechanical stress can lead to structural failure. Therefore, products must be equipped with:

• several operating modes;
• speed adjustment;
• pressure sensor - if the pressure is excessive, the device sends a signal that you need to release the pressure.

These options prevent distortion of the orthodontic system. However, it also depends on them what the price of the product will be.

Additional Information! Ultrasonic electric brushes are also produced, but they are not suitable for cleaning braces. Vibrations can destroy the bonding material that secures the brackets.

Popular models of electric toothbrushes:

Name	Peculiarities	Price in rubles
Oral-B Professional care 500 with regular attachment	Designed for cleaning crowns, cervical area and gum massage. Equipped with a pressure indicator and three modes of varying intensity. The number of pulsations per minute is 20,000, rotations are 7,600.	3 000
Oral-B Professional care 500 – Ortho attachment	Bundles of medium-hard fibers are arranged in 2 rows. External ones are longer, internal ones are short.	400 for one nozzle
Oral-B Professional care 500 – Power Tip	The shape resembles mono-beam products. There are 4 tufts of bristles in the center of the head.	400 for one nozzle
Panasonic EW-DS11-K520	Equipped with a small rectangular head. The number of vibrations per minute is 16,000.	1 700

Ultrasonic brushes are not suitable for cleaning braces.

Sets

You can make purchasing orthodontic products easier and save money by purchasing a braces cleaning kit. They usually consist of:

• V-shaped brush;
• monobeam variety;
• brush.

The cost of the set will be 20–30% cheaper than purchasing each product separately. The average price is 900 – 1,000 rubles. You can buy it at a dental clinic, pharmacy or online store.

Important! In addition to brushes, some braces care kits also include fluoride toothpaste, mouthwash, orthodontic wax, and superfloss. But they cost an order of magnitude more.

You will need special brushes: V-shaped, monobeam and interdental. The most popular and best are products from Oral-B and Curaprox. The cost of mechanical and electrical models varies significantly: from 200 to 3 thousand rubles.

The issue of oral hygiene is acute. It is necessary to thoroughly clean not only the teeth, but also the structure so that food does not accumulate under it and bacteria do not multiply. A regular toothbrush will not be able to carry out high-quality sanitation, so it is recommended to purchase special toothbrushes for braces. They are presented in a wide range, and it is very important to choose a convenient and suitable product.

Braces brushes differ from regular ones in their ergonomic design, length and arrangement of bristles. This allows you to clean not only the dentition, but also the braces, and clear the space between the arch and teeth from plaque and food.

Due to the wide range of orthodontic devices for sanitation of the mouth, it can be difficult to decide on the right device. There are a number of requirements that suitable brushes must meet.

1. The bristles should be of medium hardness. Soft bristles will not be able to clean your teeth efficiently, and hard bristles will have difficulty penetrating under the structure.
2. The pile of the device must be synthetic. Using brushes made of natural bristles will lead to the development of caries and gum inflammation.
3. The diameter of the cleaning head should not exceed 0.25 cm. For children's products, the size is even smaller - approximately 0.2 cm.
4. The device must be compact. A bulky toothbrush for braces will be inconvenient to use, and the sanitation will be carried out poorly.

Oksana Shiyka

Dentist-therapist

In addition, the product must be safe. Children, for example, should not buy an electric version of the device; it is better to choose another option. The brush should also be easy to use. At first, it will be difficult to use the product without getting used to it, but if the device is selected correctly, then after a few days this problem will disappear.

There are several types of cleaning devices for braces. They differ in head shape and purpose.

• Dental brush. The device consists of soft bristles attached to a metal or plastic rod. Essentially, braces brushes are a miniature version of a regular brush. Its task is to cleanse the space between the arch of the system and the dentition.

• Electric brush. The device has great cleaning power. By adjusting the speed of rotation of the device head, it is possible to quickly remove food debris from under the staples and plaque. Sanitation of the oral cavity with an electric device takes about 3 minutes. As a rule, the device comes with special additional attachments that can be changed depending on the situation.

• Orthodontic toothbrush for braces. The peculiarity of the device is that its bristles have different shapes: in the middle the pile is shorter than at the edges. The V-shaped relief allows you to simultaneously clean both teeth and orthodontic structures.

• Single-tuft toothbrush. The product is a head with a tuft of bristles attached to a curved handle. This design is convenient for removing plaque and cleaning teeth under braces.

• Mono-beam brush. The device is a thin stick, at the end of which there is a bunch of bristles with a diameter of 1 cm. The bristles of a monotuft brush for braces are longer than the usual sizes. Thanks to this, it is possible to thoroughly clean the teeth under the braces system. The disadvantage of the device is that it can only be used while wearing the device to correct the dentition.

Oksana Shiyka

Dentist-therapist

Important! A regular electric cleaning brush will not work. Using it may cause the staples to fall off. It is necessary to buy an electrical device that is marked “Ortho”.

What other special tools are needed for the brush to clean braces?

It is not enough to simply purchase a special brush to sanitize your mouth. In addition, it is recommended to always have additional hygiene products available. They will especially help on the road or when it is not possible to brush your teeth.

Product name	Characteristic
Floss	Durable dental floss impregnated with fragrance and wax. It is an alternative and additional means for cleaning braces and removing plaque from teeth.
Toothpaste	It is recommended to use a product that contains calcium and fluoride.
	A device that cleans teeth without toothpaste. It can clean all types of braces. Sanitation is carried out under the influence of a stream of water under high pressure. The irrigator can be portable (battery-powered) or stationary (powered by mains power).
Rinse aids	Special solutions designed for rinsing the mouth after eating, as well as after brushing your teeth. You can buy a ready-made product, or you can prepare it yourself, for example, make an infusion of chamomile inflorescences.

Most popular models

On the modern market there are brushes for braces from different manufacturers and price categories. It can be difficult to decide on the choice of cleaning device. But there are products that are in great demand among consumers. These are devices from well-known manufacturers.

Antiplaque Piave Dental Care

Italian manufacturer of monotuft brushes. They are distinguished by functionality, practicality and ease of use. The product has rounded wavy fibers of medium hardness. Thanks to them we can:

• avoid destruction of enamel and the formation of caries;
• Easy to clean between teeth and brackets.

Using a brush from this brand improves blood circulation.

Oral B Ortho

Special products designed for the care of braces. Among the advantages of the model it is worth highlighting:

• ease of use;
• ergonic design;
• V-shaped arrangement of bristles, allowing for high-quality sanitation in hard-to-reach places;
• availability of additional attachments.

Сuraprox

Swiss brand, manufacturer of high quality products. The brush has an increased number of bristles, which is suitable for cleaning braces. The devices have a long service life, since the fibers do not lose their shape and elasticity for a long time.

Triumph ProfessionalCare

An electrical device with three cleaning methods. The device has 5 operating modes and a power pressure indicator. Additionally, the kit includes 7 additional attachments, including special devices necessary for cleaning braces.

You can immediately purchase a ready-made Piave Dental Care kit designed for high-quality cleaning of systems. It includes an orthodontic brush, a brush and a mono-bundle product.

Proper Cleaning Technique

To carry out high-quality cleansing of the oral cavity with installed braces, it is not enough to buy a brush. It is important to learn how to use it correctly. Different types of products are recommended for different uses.

The rules for using an orthodontic brush for braces are simple.

1. You need to start cleaning from the cutting and lingual parts of the crown. It is recommended to make sweeping movements.
2. Then the locks are cleaned with similar movements; it is recommended to direct the brush from the gums to the edge of the tooth.
3. Finally, the arches are cleaned using horizontal movements.
the head of the product must fit tightly to the contaminated surface;
4. no need to perform additional manual actions, the device does the work independently;
5. First of all, the inner surface of the dentition is cleaned, then the outer surface.

To make the process of sanitation of the oral cavity go faster and better, it is enough to follow a few recommendations.

1. Buy a magnifying mirror. With its help, it will be better visible where the cleaning was carried out poorly.
2. Rinse your mouth while brushing. This will help you see the current result of your work.
3. If you can’t quickly buy a special brush or brush for braces, then for the first time you can make it yourself. To do this, you need to carefully cut the bristles in the center of the head on a regular brush.
4. Monitor and care for cleaning equipment. It is recommended to clean them thoroughly after each use. It is better to use special containers for storing them.

Conclusion

It is recommended to approach the choice of cleaning device when wearing braces wisely. If you have not encountered such situations before and cannot decide on the choice of product, then you should consult with an orthodontist. The dentist will help you decide on the type of structure and give recommendations on how to properly clean your braces with a brush and other special brushes.

Wearing braces, which can correct malocclusion and make your smile irresistible, requires careful oral hygiene.

Hard-to-reach places under orthodontic structures often become a haven for the development of pathogenic bacteria, which leads to the development of caries and gum inflammation.

It's easy to avoid this!

You must use a special toothbrush designed specifically for cleaning braces.

During bite correction, the issue of oral hygiene comes first. The fact is that during this period there is a possibility of developing carious enamel damage.

Caries occurs as a result of the formation of plaque from food debris and bacteria on the surface of teeth. In the process of assimilation of glucose from food by microbes, acid is released, which destroys enamel and causes inflammatory processes in the gums.

The main places where plaque accumulates are fissures, the border of the gums and enamel, and the interdental space. In the presence of a bracket system, the surface between the enamel and the components of the structure is exposed to danger.

Regular toothbrushes do not have access to such places, so dental experts have developed devices with a unique design that allow them to remove plaque in hard-to-reach areas of the dentition.

For more information about oral hygiene with orthodontic systems, watch the video.

Range

In addition to standard oral hygiene products such as toothpaste, floss or mouthwash, it is recommended to use specially designed brushes to clean braces during orthodontic treatment.

The products differ in the shape of the head, length, as well as the stiffness of the bristles, and the shape of the handle, so choosing the most convenient option will not be a problem.

Special cutout

One type of product for cleaning braces is special orthodontic devices with a V-shaped cutout.

Their main difference from traditional analogues is the different lengths of the bristles. The longest villi are located at the edges; towards the center they become smaller.

This design is designed specifically for users of braces. Long bristles located along the edges are designed to remove plaque from the enamel and interdental space. Shorter ones effectively cope with cleaning the locks of braces.

Most V-shaped brushes are equipped with soft bristles that effectively clean the surface of the teeth without scratching the enamel or causing damage to the elements of the orthodontic structure.

The cost of V-shaped products ranges from 100 to 300 rubles per unit.

Mono-beam

A mono-tuft brush is a product consisting of a cleaning head and a thin handle.

Its peculiarity is the presence of a single tuft of bristles located on a small round head.

The tip of the beam can have a smooth or pointed shape for better penetration into hard-to-reach areas of the oral cavity. The bristles of a monotuft product can be made of natural or synthetic material.

Modern models from popular manufacturers use five options for bristles stiffness: from very soft, 0.1 mm thick, to extra hard, with a diameter of over 0.17 mm.

The handle of a monotuft brush is most often made in the shape of a thin stick. Some models have protrusions for greater ergonomic use, allowing you to reach the most distant segments of the dentition.

Thanks to the thin, long fibers used in monotuft products, users of orthodontic appliances are able to remove plaque located under and inside the braces.

The cost of a product with a single bundle of fibers depends on the specific manufacturer and can range from 200 rubles for a budget option to 800 for a more expensive one.

Cleaners

Interdental brushes are similar in structure to brushes. Such products consist of two elements: a holder, which can be long or short, and a working part with bristles.

The working surface is a thin rod made of medical alloy, where nylon fibers are fixed. The shape of the head of the interdental brush can be made in the form of a cylinder or a cone.

There are also curved brushes, characterized by semicircular shapes of the handle and head. Thanks to this design, access to the elements of the orthodontic structure is facilitated.

The main purpose of the interdental brush is to clean the interdental space, the distance between the segments of the systems and the enamel.

This device will efficiently and accurately remove plaque from the clasps of braces and the arch that surrounds them.

The stiffness and length of the bristles, the size of the working head and the holder differ among different manufacturers, so users of bite correction devices can choose the model that is most suitable in their case.

The cost of brushes ranges from 250 to 800 rubles per set from different manufacturers.

Electrical

The key advantage of electric brushes for cleaning teeth is the high frequency of rotation of the bristles, which is much higher than the speed of movement of a manual brush in the same period of time.

In this case, the movements of the bristles of the electrical device can be either rotational or pulsating.

Some models of electric brushes are equipped with ultrasonic emitters, which allows you to loosen and efficiently remove plaque. But it is also worth understanding that such vibrations can affect the glue that holds the clasps of the orthodontic system on the teeth.

When choosing an electric toothbrush, users with braces should choose devices equipped with several operating modes and speed control.

This is very important, since elements of the dental structure can lose strength if the electric brush is overly active.

The cost of an electric brush is much higher than that of a manual product, and is in the price range from 500 to 3000 rubles.

Requirements

To effectively remove plaque from the enamel and surface of braces, the brush must meet the following requirements:

1. The fibers of the product must be made of synthetic material. This is explained simply - the natural bristles are hollow inside, so food debris and microorganisms accumulate in them. This environment promotes the growth of bacteria and their further spread throughout the oral cavity during brushing.
2. The size of the head of the product should be comfortable for use. Dentists recommend purchasing a brush with a head length of no more than 2.5-3.0 cm for adults and 2.0 cm for children. This is due to the fact that products that are too bulky will not be able to penetrate the narrow gaps between teeth and braces.
3. Medium hard bristles are preferred. It will penetrate well into the clasps of braces, unlike its too hard counterparts, and will more effectively remove plaque compared to very soft bristles.

Aids

In addition to a special toothbrush, the oral care kit for a brace system user should include the following tools:

• irrigator– a jet of water under pressure will allow you to clean your teeth, elements of the braces system and massage your gums;
• floss– thanks to dental floss, you can clean the space between your teeth;
• rinse aid will help prevent gum inflammation and freshen breath;
• toothpaste in combination with a special brush, it will effectively remove plaque and lighten the enamel.

Popular models

The range of large companies producing oral care instruments includes toothbrush models designed specifically for users of orthodontic systems. Let's look at a few of them.

Oral-B Pro-Expert Clinic Line Ortho Brush

For comfortable cleaning of the oral cavity for people undergoing orthodontic treatment, Oral-B has developed a special Pro-Expert Clinic Line brush.

Its peculiarity is the V-shaped shape of the bristles, thanks to which the clasps of braces and tooth enamel are simultaneously cleaned.

The bristles of this model are made of polyamide, due to which they effectively eliminate bacterial plaque, and at the same time are not able to accumulate pathogens.

The brush holder is equipped with a rubberized ribbed surface, so the product is tightly fixed in the hand while brushing the teeth.

The cost of the Clinic Line Ortho Brush model is 250 rubles.

Curaprox CS 5460 Ortho

The thickness of the bristles of this orthodontic toothbrush is 0.1 mm, making it a soft product. Its head is equipped with bristles of different lengths: shorter in the center and longer at the edges.

This structure allows you to gently clean the outer part of the bracket system without damaging it.

The bristles of the CS 5460 Ortho model are made of polyester, which reduces their water absorption by 6 times compared to nylon counterparts.

The price of the Curaprox CS 5460 Ortho orthodontic brush ranges from 550 to 600 rubles.

Miradent I-Prox P Mono-beam

The I-Prox P toothbrush model from Miradent belongs to the category of mono-beam products.

Designed for cleaning implants, braces and individual teeth. It can be used both for closely spaced teeth and for wide interdental spaces.

The brush has soft bristles arranged in a circle. The replaceable nozzle can be positioned in one of the most convenient ways: at an angle of 60° or 120° relative to the handle.

The lower part of the holder is equipped with storage space for three interchangeable attachments supplied in the kit. The cost of the set is 300 rubles.

Oral-B Professional care 500

The specificity of the Oral b professional care 500 electric toothbrush is the presence of two types of replaceable heads:

1. Ortho attachment has bristles of medium hardness, arranged in a circle in two rows. The first row forms the outer circle and consists of long bristles. Inside there are three bundles of shorter villi. This design allows you to clean both tooth enamel and the dental system.
2. Power Tip consists of four tufts of bristles located in the center of the head. Thanks to this specific construction, all food debris and bacterial plaque are removed from the spaces between the teeth and the bracket system.

Thanks to 20,000 pulsations and 7,600 rotations of the bristles, comprehensive cleaning of enamel and braces occurs.

The cost of a set consisting of an electric brush and three attachments is about 3,000 rubles.

For information on oral hygiene using the Oral-B Ortho and Power Tip electric brush, watch the video.

Panasonic EW-DS 11K 520

The Panasonic electric toothbrush is equipped with a small rectangular head of a small size, designed for cleaning teeth and orthodontic components.

The villi are made of synthetic material that is not susceptible to the accumulation of microorganisms.

The number of bristle vibrations per minute reaches 16 thousand, due to which the effectiveness of plaque removal with this device is much higher than with a manual brush.

The cost of an electric toothbrush is 1,500 rubles.

A toothbrush for braces is the first accessory a beginner braces wearer needs to purchase. Many people may think that teeth with braces can be cleaned with a regular brush. However, for proper hygiene it is better to use those products that are specifically designed for these cases. We’ll talk about them a little lower, but for now...

General information about oral hygiene

It will not be a revelation to anyone that brushing your teeth is mandatory, and regularly and at least twice a day. It will also be no secret that the presence of a braces system in the mouth contributes to the accumulation of plaque and food debris on the teeth, especially around the braces. Anything that remains in the labyrinths of the malocclusion correction apparatus after eating almost immediately begins to have a harmful effect on the teeth and gums. For this reason, during treatment in an orthodontic clinic, it is very important not to forget about good oral hygiene in order to prevent caries and gingivitis. Just a regular toothbrush is not enough.

Arsenal of brushes and other oral care products and braces

To care for teeth and braces during treatment with an orthodontist, a special set of orthodontic brushes is used:

• toothbrush for V-neck;
• single-tuft toothbrush;
• brushes for braces (come in different sizes).

And also standard means:

• toothpaste;
• regular toothbrush;
• floss or superfloss (this is the same dental floss, but with improved characteristics);

Let's look at individual items in a little more detail.

V-neck

So, a toothbrush for braces with a special V-shaped cutout is a brush in which the bristles are made shorter in the middle in the longitudinal direction. If you look at the end of the cleaning head, you can see that the hairs in the center have a cutout in the shape of a Latin letter V. The presence of this cutout contributes to better cleaning of both teeth and braces at the same time.

Now let's move on to the single-tuft brush for braces. It is a handle curved in the shape of the letter “L”, at the end of which there is a small bunch of thin fibers. Its design allows for good cleaning of areas around parts of the orthodontic apparatus.

And finally, brushes for braces. Their purpose is to clean hard-to-reach places under the arc of the multibonding system.

Additional hygiene products

In addition to the above products for better dental care, it is recommended to replenish your supply with a special mouthwash.

Also, if possible, it would be a good idea to purchase an oral irrigator. This is a device with special attachments, with which you can use a stream of water to clean your teeth, braces and at the same time provide a “hydromassage” for your gums. Instead of water, any herbal decoctions or ready-made rinses are perfect, at your discretion. The thing is, of course, not cheap, but useful. You can use it even after removing the multibonding system.

Just in case: the irrigator does not replace regular cleaning with brushes, but only complements it, making it better.

Technique for brushing teeth with braces

Use your entire arsenal of brushes

1. We start cleaning from the front surface of the teeth. Using a toothbrush for braces with a V-shaped cutout, we first make horizontal movements, then vertical ones (“sweeping” in the direction from the gum to the edge of the tooth).
2. Using a single-tuft brush, we clean the braces themselves and the teeth around the braces. It is also quite convenient to clean the lateral (distant) teeth.
3. Brushes for braces allow you to thoroughly clean the teeth around the braces, because they easily pass under the arch. They are also used to clean wide spaces between teeth, if any.
4. Superfloss is necessary for high-quality cleaning of the contact surfaces of the teeth (between the teeth). It has a so-called “floss driver” (the denser end of the thread), which can be easily passed under the arch and into the interdental space.
5. Using a regular toothbrush, according to the standard method, we clean the teeth from the chewing and internal sides.

- here is the answer to this burning question.

That's probably all. At first you may get the impression that this is quite complicated and time-consuming. But over time, when you develop a habit, brushing your teeth with braces will not be difficult. Although more time will be spent on such cleaning. This usually takes 7-10 minutes. Of course, you should brush your teeth every day at least 2 (two) times - morning and evening, or preferably three times. If possible, do this every time you have a snack - it will be ideal. If this is not possible during the day, then you should at least rinse your mouth after eating with water, or better yet, with mouthwash.

Beautiful and straight teeth, which are the most important component of a person’s attractive smile, indicate not only his self-confidence, but also the health of his teeth. Not everyone is lucky enough to have such teeth from birth, but existing defects can be corrected in almost any case with the help of braces. True, you cannot limit yourself to just installing the system; it requires appropriate care, in particular, you will need to perform certain actions, including a toothbrush for braces. It differs from its counterpart in normal mode, since it is designed to solve quite specific problems; the features of its use and other subtleties will be discussed below.

Adaptation period

Getting used to the system and the devices used to care for it will take some time. While adaptation continues, the patient will have to experience some discomfort when eating, and he will also have certain problems with diction, but there is no need to be afraid and despair, such troubles will be overcome quite quickly.

On average, an adult will need no more than 10 days to get used to it; a teenager or young man will need even less, a maximum of a week. Painful sensations may not necessarily occur only in the teeth that experience pressure from the plates; often the gums also experience discomfort. If adaptation is very difficult, then the dentist may, at the patient’s request, slightly weaken the system so that the painful sensations are not too strong; in addition, it may be necessary to take painkillers.

A special place is occupied by special means that are used to care for oral hygiene. Their use extends throughout the entire period of wearing braces; moreover, care during this period should be especially thorough.

What is important for a braces wearer to know?

Although the cleaning procedure is not particularly difficult, it still requires some effort and time, therefore, to make the process more effective, we can recommend the following to the patient:

• purchase a magnifying glass that will help you better see food particles on your teeth;
• When cleaning, you should rinse your mouth in order to monitor the quality of the actions performed in real time;
• if you couldn’t find a special brush, you can make it from a regular one, which you just need to cut out the fibers on it from the central part.

Regarding the cleaning process, we can also recommend the following procedure to the patient:

1. In the gum area, place the brush at an angle and make several rotational movements to clean.
2. Each tooth should be cleaned, both from the inside and from the outside.
3. You should not be afraid to touch the structure of the system itself; you should carefully brush it on both sides.
4. The space between the teeth must be treated using special brushes.
5. The procedure should take at least three minutes and should be completed by rinsing.

Choosing the right brush

The choice of options in stores is very large; you can find various sets that differ in the length and stiffness of the bristles. The choice of a specific option depends on the doctor’s recommendations and your own preferences. There are these types of toothbrushes for braces:

• orthodontic, having a small head and forked bristles;
• electrical, characterized by excellent functionality and quality of work;
• Mono-beam, capable of reaching, due to its length, the most remote and hard-to-reach areas in the mouth.

What exactly to choose is not so important; the main thing is to know how to use the brush and get used to it.

What does the kit consist of?

The procedure for brushing teeth with installed structures should be performed at least three times a day; this is the most important part of caring for them. The set of devices used for cleaning consists of the following:

1. Toothbrush for braces.
2. Yorshik.
3. Mono-tuft brush.

All these means allow you to remove food debris from teeth, plaque with microorganisms, and also effectively prevent caries.

Proper Teeth Brushing Technique

So, it is important not only to take care of your mouth with braces installed, but to do it correctly. If you overdo it with care, you can provoke the structural elements to peel off from the teeth, but if cleaning is not done well enough, then there is a risk of caries.

The rules of care, meanwhile, are quite simple and absolutely everyone can follow them:

• you need to start cleaning from the front, making first horizontal and then vertical movements;
• the design of the system and the areas around it are well cleaned by single-tuft brushes, they are especially good for back teeth;
• hard-to-reach areas can be cleaned well with brushes, which also do an excellent job with large areas;
• superfloss is essential for cleaning the interdental space;
• A regular toothbrush can clean the inside of your chewing teeth perfectly.

Yes, this procedure takes longer than traditional cleansing, but it’s not difficult to get used to, and then it will simply become a habit. It is better to spend 10 minutes every day on cleaning than to prolong the treatment procedure for months.

Nutritional Features

Installing braces implies not only compliance with the rules of caring for them, but also certain restrictions in the process of eating. So, in order not to create unnecessary problems for yourself, it is recommended to refuse:

• solid foods that can negatively affect your bite;
• sticky and viscous foods that can negatively affect the enamel;
• products with dyes, as they will change the color of the structure and make it unsightly;
• excessively cold or hot food, which can affect the physical properties of the system and reduce its efficiency.

It is important to know: A mandatory requirement is a refusal, unconditional and complete, from chewing gum. This harsh approach is justified by the fact that the sugar it contains causes caries, plus, chewing gum can lead to braces coming off, which will lead to an increase in the number of visits to the doctor and delay of treatment.

Lifetime

Answering the question about the duration of wearing the structure is not as simple as it might seem. This aspect is influenced by the following factors:

• the age of the patient - the younger he is, the less time is needed;
• degree of complexity of the problem - the simplest situations will require wearing the system for no more than a year, the most complex ones will require much more time;
• the health status of the patient's teeth - if there has been no prosthetics or depulpation before, then the wearing time will be shorter.

Three years, if we talk about the most problematic cases, of course, is a considerable period of time; to many, even one year seems an unreasonably long time, but it is still not worth using devices for acceleration. They are very expensive, but are not able to change human bone tissue, so their purchase is not justified. You also need to remember that ignoring proper and high-quality oral hygiene will lead to a delay in treatment and a decrease in its effectiveness.

What hygiene products are there to care for braces?

In addition to toothbrushes, which can be electric, single-beam or special orthodontic, the following are also used for dental care:

• brushes;
• dental floss;
• irrigator;
• rinse aid

How to use dental floss

Dental floss, or floss, is used to clean the spaces between teeth. The surface of the thread is impregnated with wax and flavoring, so that the effectiveness of its use is maximized, some rules should be followed:

• the length of the thread should not exceed 35 centimeters;
• the thread is wound onto the index finger of one hand and onto the middle finger of the other with a distance of no more than 10 centimeters;
• the thread is passed between the teeth and between the braces, this should be done with the utmost care and attention;
• To remove plaque, floss should be pressed to the surface of the tooth and cleaned.

Electric brush

Perhaps an electric brush is the most successful option for solving the problem of cleaning teeth with braces. Its obvious advantages will be:

• less time spent on cleaning;
• possibility of use not only by adults, but also by children;
• high cleaning efficiency.

Rules for using an electric brush

The effectiveness of an electric brush is certainly high, but it should be used carefully so as not to harm the gum mucosa and the structure of the bracket system itself. To do this, you need to follow some fairly simple recommendations:

• you should not “help” the brush, it is able to cope with the tasks itself;
• first you need to clean each tooth on one jaw, and then move on to the second;
• First, the outer side of the tooth is cleaned, then the inner;
• The brush should be applied so that its bristles completely cover the tooth.

Review of dental care devices from Oral B

The Oral B company can safely be called one of the leaders among manufacturers of orthodontic products, in particular, this applies to toothbrushes. The most popular solutions from Oral bi products include the following:

Review of models of orthodontic brushes from other companies

Model name	Characteristics
Vitis	small head; nonporous transparent cellulose; the ends are rounded, which does not cause injury to the mucous membrane; V-shaped stubble.
Pierrot	small head; V-shaped stubble.
Curaprox (mono-beam)	rounded ends allow you to safely and efficiently remove plaque from the gums; maximum long-lasting elasticity of the brush.
Miradent (mono-beam)	has replaceable nozzles (4 pieces) with a container for them; a bunch of cone-shaped bristles; ergonomic handle.
Vitis "Implant Monotip"	one tuft of bristles; Cleaning is carried out efficiently and effectively.
"Antiplaque Piave Dental Care"	V-shaped stubble; Medium bristle hardness.
"Antiplaque Piave Dental Care" (mono-beam)	does a good job of cleaning hard-to-reach places; excellent cleaning performance.
"EDEL+WHIT" beam	used without toothpaste, cleans the most difficult to reach places.

Review of some models of electric brushes

Model name	Characteristics
"Triumph ProfessionalCare"	possibility of programming individual modes; maximum safe cleaning; changing the nozzle makes it possible to switch the desired mode; if the pressure force exceeds the nominal level, a warning sensor is triggered; Using a floss attachment you can clean the most remote areas.
"Professional Care 3000"	twice as effective as a regular brush in removing plaque; helps strengthen gums; the degree of pressure is controlled by a sensor; The built-in timer indicates the need to move to a new tooth.
Braun Oral B "Triumph"	variability of nozzles; several modes; Availability of portable charger.
Braun Oral B Professional Care	presence of a built-in timer; single cleaning mode; the only nozzle.
Panasonic Dentacare	possibility of cleaning in two modes; single nozzle; the work is carried out using ultrasound.

Purpose of special tools

The task of such instruments, despite their different structure, is always the same - to efficiently clean the structure of the bracket system. For this purpose, the following means are used:

• V-shaped brushes.

The direct purpose of such brushes is to clean the braces. The edges of the pile of this product have a standard height, and closer to the middle it is shortened. This allows not only to effectively clean the system, but also to keep tooth enamel clean. Particular attention should be paid to the degree of stiffness of the brush, so as not to damage the structure; the most successful solution would be to choose soft bristles. The price of such products ranges from 100 to 350 rubles, depending on the model.

• Mono-beam.

This option, also called a single-tuft brush, functionally combines a classic toothbrush and a toothpick. A mono-beam brush is designed for cleaning elements of the bracket system, teeth and interdental space. Outwardly, it differs from ordinary brushes, resembling a long stick with a round head at the end. This head is equipped with a tuft of bristles, the diameter of which can reach one centimeter; the pile of such bristles is longer than on conventional brushes. This allows you to reach the most difficult to reach areas and perform the cleaning procedure with the highest quality possible. Issue price: 150 - 300 rubles.

• Yorshiki.

Outwardly, they are very similar to traditional brushes, with the help of which they wash dishes with a narrow neck. The bristles are so small and elastic that they allow you to get into any place on the structure and clean out the smallest particles of food. The shape of the brushes can be conical or cylindrical; it is optimal to use the latter for cleaning the system. One set is enough for about a week, the cost varies between 250 - 600 rubles.

Why does the risk of developing caries increase during the period of bite correction?

The main reason for this problem is the formation of plaque on tooth enamel, which is formed due to the accumulation of bacteria and food debris. In addition, plaque can negatively affect the condition of the gums, causing inflammation in the tissues; proper care of teeth with braces installed will allow you to avoid such troubles.

The effectiveness of cleansing will largely depend on the correct implementation of the following recommendations:

• It is better to give preference to synthetic bristles rather than natural ones, since the latter has many pores where harmful bacteria accumulate, causing inflammation;
• the diameter of the brush head should not exceed 250 millimeters for adults and 200 for children;
• soft bristles are better than hard bristles in terms of penetration;
• It’s good to also use an irrigator after cleaning, which can wash away food debris from those places where the brush could not fully reach.

Possible problems

The main problem is that the risk of caries increases significantly while wearing braces. This happens because food debris causes plaque to form on the enamel. As a result, the safety of not only tooth enamel, but also gums is jeopardized, which causes inflammation and pain. A toothbrush for braces is designed to avoid this; the main thing in this case is to choose the right and most effective option.

Let's sum it up

The success of treatment with braces largely depends on the use of cleaning products, including special toothbrushes. In order not to encounter problems for people wearing braces, it is necessary to take the procedure of care and cleaning of the structure seriously, adhering to the recommendations given by the doctor.

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