Caring for your teeth after orthodontic treatment

There are more patients who come to dental clinics Bilbao to solve post-orthodontic problems that those seeking treatment for the first time. Many people complain that their teeth have moved, despite the years they were subjected to orthodontics.

And the reason is that not everything is over once the braces have been removed. Then comes a permanent care process to ensure the results of orthodontics. Not giving due care is what results in that so many people lose what they achieved by using the brackets for several years.

Caring for teeth after orthodontics is essential to ensure treatment results as well as to show off a beautiful and healthy smile.

Then we give you some tips to care for your teeth after orthodontics.

Use of retainers

All specialists recommend the use of dental retainers after orthodontic treatment. The reason is that the mouth is not fully stabilized after using braces, that is, the supporting tissues are not yet well formed. That makes teeth always try to return to their former position.

The purpose of the retainers is precisely to consolidate the new position of the teeth and so that your new smile is permanent. These help to assert the supporting tissues. Failure to use them after the orthodontic treatment would result in the loss of years and years of treatment to align the teeth.

There are two types of retainers: fixed and removable. Fixed rate they are a lingual arch made of metal that are fixed in the inner arch of the teeth, especially in the canines. The great advantage is that they cannot be seen by others and are quite hygienic. But they are very difficult, if not impossible on some occasions, to use dental floss on them.

They also exist removable retainers, which in turn are divided into other types: transparent, Hawley and removable. These can be easily removed to eat, allow easy brushing of teeth and flossing. Their disadvantage is that they can be uncomfortable because they produce excess saliva. They can also be lost or damaged if they are not properly cared for.

Use of splint if necessary

There are different types of splints. Discharge splints are used to prevent tooth wear from biting.

There are also the post-orthodontic splints that are also known as Essix dental retainers. These splints are made of a transparent plastic molded, and are similar to an invisalign aligner. This type of splints are necessary, if the dentist considers it so. The advantage of these splints is that they are practically invisible in the teeth. But by their shape they do not allow the upper teeth to be touched with the lower ones in a natural way.

Use dental floss regularly

Most people who undergo a bracet treatment want to improve the look of their smile, as well as keep their teeth in good condition. Floss plays an important role in this.

We've already discussed the importance of flossing for properly clean the brackets, and that is that these usually accumulate traces of food and bacteria. So floss is essential for the maintenance of braces.

However, the use of floss after braces have been removed is also important. The splints can accumulate a lot of dirt and scraps of food. Therefore, the use of dental threads is necessary after orthodontics.

In addition, dental floss will take care of pathologies that will affect the health and appearance of our teeth. Dental pyorrhea, for example, is caused by the accumulation of tartar and can result in the fall of the teeth. If we want to maintain a beautiful smile, good hygiene is necessary.

Wash your teeth after each meal

Good dental hygiene is not only necessary for the time we are using braces. Many people believe that by no longer having braces, they do not need to be so strict with dental cleaning.

But an important part of post-orthodontic care is to maintain good dental hygiene. Bacterial plaque and tartar increase thanks to the food left between the teeth.

Therefore, dentists recommend maintaining good dental hygiene even after the end of the orthodontic treatment. Remember that the rest of food can also accumulate in the retainers. And the problems would be the same as having braces.

Use of toothpaste recommended by dentist

Tooth teeth with orthodontics are very likely to become stained as well as to accumulate bacterial plaque. For that reason, the dentist may recommend the special use of toothpaste to treat problems that have remained after orthodontics.

Dental pastes are usually recommended and oral rinses Fluorine is a component that helps protect the enamel of the teeth from the production of the plate. It is a very good ally to keep the teeth healthy after the use of orthodontics.

Even so, the most recommended thing is consult with your dentist. Since this depends on the need each patient has, at the time of withdrawal of orthodontics.

Visit the dentist regularly

After your orthodontics have been removed, you should be given a deep cleaning to remove all tartar accumulated in the gums and between the teeth by the use of the braces.

However, you need to visit the dentist regularly. Mainly, to determine the state of the teeth. It may be necessary change retainers, or, failing that, adjust themSometimes the teeth move or some damage occurs in the retainers that could affect the treatment of orthodontics. Therefore, it is recommended to visit the dentist at least once a year to evaluate the state of the teeth.

At ODONTOFAMILY we are committed to caring for our patients not only during the time of orthodontic treatment, but also later. Make an appointment. And make your smile endure for life.