Orthodontic toothbrushes and dental braces

Braces Is a complex and effective orthopedic construction that corrects malocclusion. Such a product promotes the accumulation and reproduction of harmful microorganisms.

This leads to the manifestation of caries and the inflammatory process of the periodontium. To ensure the necessary cleanliness of the dentures and structural elements, you should use not only classical, but also special hygiene products for the care of the oral cavity and braces.

Braces care products

Subject to the hygiene standards of the oral cavity during the period of wearing

braces after bite correction, it is necessary to use means for various purposes:

Special

Used to clean both teeth and orthopedic parts of the correction device:

• an orthodontic brush with a V-shaped bristle is a device with a slightly shorter bristle in the middle in the middle;
• electric - does not require effort to clean;
• monobunched (single-bundled), representing a handle in the form of the letter "G" and small bundles of thin hairs at the end;
• orthodontic toothbrush for care in hard-to-reach places.

Standard

Used for dental care:

• classic brush (manual);
• Toothpaste;
• floss (dental floss) - necessary to cleanse the interdental cervical-coronal space in the gum area;
• irrigator for the oral cavity - a device with nozzles, which helps to clean the oral cavity, braces with a stream of water and simultaneously carry out a hydromassage of the gingival margin;
• a special rinse for teeth, which helps to reduce microbes and suppress the process of inflammation during periodontal disease.

Features of brushes for cleaning braces

In the care of the oral cavity with the presence of an orthopedic product for correcting bite, a brush for cleaning braces will help. This is a device used for hygienic purposes to remove biological and other deposits from the interdental space and small structural elements.

Outwardly, it resembles a mini-brush for washing bottles with a narrow neck, consisting of a handle and a working part with a replaceable cleaning nozzle. The bristles of the product are made of synthetic fibers attached with a wire.

Depending on the shape of the replaceable head, there are two types of brushes:

1. Cylindrical. They have the same bristles along the entire length, possessing high elasticity and penetrating ability into hard-to-reach places of the structure (in particular, into the lock mechanism);
2. Conical. This is a brush with a curved handle that provides the easiest access of the device to hard-to-reach places between the teeth and arch.

It is recommended to change the replacement attachment once a week for daily use. Dental brushes are available in the following configurations:

• directly the handle;
• two replaceable heads.

The cost of the kit is 250-600 rubles.

Varieties of brushes

Appliances needed for hygienic purposes for cleaning braces look different but have the same purpose: they perfectly fight biological deposits and microbes from the surface of the braces systems. There are several types of toothbrushes.

This is a special orthodontic toothbrush with an unevenly distributed bristle length, namely:

• at the edges are placed villi standard in height;
• in the middle, the pile is shorter.

Such a bristle relief allows you to monitor not only the orthopedic product, but also the cleanliness of the enamel surface. Short bristles adhere more tightly to all parts of the bracket system during cleaning manipulations, removing dirt from the entire surface of the archwire and locking mechanisms. In parallel, the removal of plaque and calculus from dental units is carried out with the help of a long pile of extreme bristles.

Dentists recommend choosing a cleaning product with a small nozzle width and paying attention to the rigidity. Manufacturers mainly use only soft bristles that do not damage the elements of the corrective device. The price for orthodontic brushes with a V-neck is about 110-350 rubles per piece.

Single-beam

They call her monobeam - This is a special device used for spot cleaning of the dentition, the space between the teeth and the elements of braces. Combined the functions of two care products:

• toothpicks;
• classic brush.

Outwardly, it looks like a thin long stick with a small head at the end with one bristle bunch 10 mm in diameter. The cleaning head is perpendicular to the handle, allowing easy oral hygiene.

The mono-beam cleaner has a longer bristle than the classic brush for the most effective cleaning in particularly hard-to-reach places. Due to its small size, it provides detailed care for an individual specific tooth and structural element.

Single-beam toothbrushes on the market are available in different versions depending on the shape of the bristles. For braces, manufacturers have developed a monobunched brush with a tapered bristle pattern.

The average price for such a device is 150-300 rubles, and for a product of a promoted brand it reaches 800 rubles, for example, "Curaprox".

Electric brush

For cleaning braces, the standard the electric toothbrush, without any additional vibration and ultrasound functions. With the help of such a device, it is possible to quickly and efficiently take care of the oral cavity and systems, clearing deposits and food.

Hygienic manipulations should not last more than 2 minutes at a time. Such an electrical device has a number of advantages over the others:

1. Better hygiene will take much less time than a conventional device.
2. Suitable for all ages. Children are advised to use under parental supervision.
3. Removes plaque and deposits from the enamel surface and the orthopedic system as much as possible.

But such a mechanism has a clear drawback - the intense impact of the rotary attachment on the elements of the braces can lead to a violation of the fixing parts and deformation of the entire structure.

To avoid negative consequences, you should correctly approach the choice of the model of the device, and not abandon it completely.

This version of a special tool costs about 600-3000 rubles, and branded and with additional functions from 3500 rubles.

How to clean braces with brushes and brushes

Regular hygiene of braces makes it possible to maintain the health of the oral cavity and dental units for a long time. It is worth remembering that each remedy for the care of the corrective system has its own special characteristics when applied.

Single-beam orthodontic brush

It should be placed at right angles to the dentition. The brushing movements start from the gum edge and smoothly move to the edges of the teeth, starting to clean the parts of the system. Removal of microbes from the structure occurs similarly in a perpendicular position to the locks in a circular motion. Next, arched parts are processed by sweeping actions along the entire length of the product.

Ershik

Ershik should be held perpendicular to the braces and slowly introduced into the area between dental units. The procedure consists of reciprocating manipulations to remove plaque from the lateral sides of the system and the periodontal pocket.

Then the device must be removed and placed parallel to the bracket system for access between the arch and structural parts. The movements must be rotational along the axis. The cleansing of the locking elements themselves takes place in a similar way.

V-type brush

Hygienic procedures are similar. The process should begin with sweeping actions from the gingival margin, gradually moving towards the cutting edge. Then the locking mechanisms are processed with sweeping movements vertically, directing the device from the edge of the gums to the cutting surface of the tooth. The arch can be cleared by moving back and forth in a horizontal position relative to the V-shape on the arch.

Electric brush

Care with an electric device should be done carefully so as not to harm the brace device and the oral mucosa.

You must adhere to the following tips:

1. Do not use efforts and special movements that are required for standard processing;
2. First of all, clean your teeth separately in each row, first from the outside and then from the inside. And only then proceed to the processing of the braces in the same sequence.
3. Position the device without pressure, but so that the pile completely covers the dental unit.

Popular brush models

The Russian market offers customers a wide range of imported and domestic models of toothbrushes.

Antiplaque Piave Dental Care

Single-beam brush for removing biological deposits in all forms of periodontal disease. A product with a small head and wavy hair. The bristles of such a device are made using a special technology using a laser to make the villi smooth.

Has three degrees of hardness:

• soft;
• medium;
• solid.

The first two are shown to children and with signs of periodontal disease. With stiff bristles and no defects. There is a special feature - an anatomical brush with a special pad for sanitizing the surface of the tongue and palate. The price for one product is about 120-150 rubles.

Oral-B Ortho

Orthodontic brush with a rounded compact head and a handle with curly rubberized anti-slip pads. The bristly part is made of an elastic dense material that actively promotes the removal of strong dirt from the teeth and perfectly penetrates into the interdepartmental spaces of the system. Shown not only for adults, but also for children. The average cost varies within 250 rubles.

Triumph Professional Care

Electric appliance with vibrating, sweeping and circular functions. This specificity makes it possible to carry out 3D-care in a short time and with the greatest result. The mechanism is equipped with 5 modes and 7 attachments in a set. Among which is a special one for the care of orthopedic products. It is possible to buy it for an average of 4500-6000 rubles.

Braun Oral-B Professional Care

Same as above model electric brush. It only has a timer with control of the brushing time and a force sensor that regulates the force of pressure on the teeth and braces. The package includes several types of attachments. The average price is 4000 rubles.

Vitis brush

It has a small head and a V-shaped pile cut. The bristles are made of cellulose without pores, and the tips of the villi are rounded to prevent soft tissue injury.

The average price is 300-3500 rubles.

General care instructions

After installing a corrective system in the oral cavity, dentists recommend performing a number of measures to maximize the removal of biological contaminants and to prevent inflammation:

1. Preference should be given to hygiene products with synthetic fluff. The material of natural origin can cause an allergic reaction, and due to the increased porous structure in the pile, bacteria accumulate, generating an inflammatory process.
2. The size of the cleaning head is up to 2.5 cm for an adult and up to 2 cm for children and adolescents.
3. Do not use attachments or heads with hard nap. This is due to poor penetration into hard-to-reach places and leads to damage to soft tissues and structural elements.
4. It is recommended to use an irrigator daily to flush out food residues and accumulated deposits from places inaccessible to other hygiene products.
5. After each hygienic manipulation, it is worth rinsing the mouth with water.
6. Disinfect your toothbrush regularly, more than once a week.
7. If cleaning agents are not used for a long time, it is recommended to store them in a closed case.

Teeth brushing technique with braces

The technique of cleaning dental units with braces has some rules:

1. The cleaning procedure should begin with a V-notch brush.
2. The paste is placed directly on a dry brush and with light horizontal movements the formations are removed from the front teeth, moving smoothly to the side teeth. Then, sweeping actions from the gingival edge to the cutting edge until the entire surface is completely processed.
3. The next step is a single-beam brush to help clean the locking element and the surface of the system as a whole, gradually moving to the space between the teeth.
4. The next step is for the brush. They are carried out with rotational movements under an arc, freeing the enamel surface, orthoduga and the place of contact with the braces from contamination. Such manipulations are best done vertically.
5. Then the lingual and chewing areas of the teeth are cleaned with a manual brush.
6. The final step is to use a rinse aid.

Where can you buy a brush?

Special braces cleaning products in the form of a set can be purchased at pharmacies, medical equipment and online stores.

Such a kit consists of the following items:

• orthodontic V-shaped brush;
• tooth brush;
• single-beam brush.

The average price for a set is about 600-800 rubles, if you buy all the items separately, it will turn out to be 25-30% more expensive.

How to choose the right brush?

Before you go to buy a toothbrush, you should understand which one you need for its intended purpose. After all, such devices have not only structural specificity, but must also comply with general standards:

• you should not purchase a brush with a bristle of natural origin - it quickly loses its quality, favorable for the reproduction of bacteria;
• The size of the cleaning head must be age-appropriate and easily penetrate all areas.

A corrective device installed in the oral cavity collects a lot of food residues that penetrate into hard-to-reach places and cannot be removed with a regular toothbrush. This all leads to the development of inflammation, the appearance of bad breath and breakage of parts of the braces or the system as a whole. And in the future, it provokes a lot of health problems.

Thus, in order to avoid the troubles of poor-quality dental care and braces, it is worth purchasing all the dental appliances necessary for this and observing hygiene standards.