Orthodontic Tips May 27, 2014
Cavities under braces are a real danger.
What can we do about it?
There are three things to do about it: and there are three times to do it.
The three things are the same as the three actions for pediatric dentistry: Tell, Show, Do.
The three times to do it are when the braces go on, during the orthodontic treatment, and again during the orthodontic treatment.
Tell: Instruct the new orthodontic patient how to brush their teeth. The danger area is gingival third of the tooth so the bristles of the brush need to be pushed into that area to get rid of plaque there. Continue reading