Braces Care To Avoid Bad Breath

Braces are often thought to be the cause of bad breath, but actually the cause of the condition is the lack of cleanliness in the mouth and teeth. Of course no one likes being called bad breath or halitosis. This condition is characterized by an unpleasant odor from the mouth when someone talks or opens the mouth. Can occur occasionally or continuously.

The Importance of Maintaining Cleanliness

As a dental treatment aid, the material used as braces itself does not cause disturbing odors. Most braces are made of metal, plastic, or ceramics specifically intended for adults. It is clear that these ingredients do not leave a distinctive odor. Which then makes braces potentially a trigger for bad breath is due to the process of cleaning teeth and mouth that is not perfect. This makes more and more leftover food left in the braces which then becomes the cause of bad breath. To clean the remaining food, you must carefully clean all parts of braces and tooth surface. Toothbrush recommended after every meal. Braces users can use a toothbrush as usual, but be extra careful. Use a soft bristle toothbrush and brush your teeth thoroughly. First clean the top teeth, from top to bottom and bottom to top gently. Do the same for the lower teeth. After that, use a special braces that can clean the dirt between braces. Clean each interrupted until completely clean. The process of cleaning teeth when wearing braces can be completed by using dental floss or dental floss if there is a location in the mouth that is not covered by a toothbrush.

Proper care

If proper care and precautions are taken, there is no need to worry about using braces. It's just that you have to pay attention to the condition of the teeth and mouth, and food and drinks consumed more carefully. The following are some things that can be done to prevent bad breath while using braces.

• Clean your teeth carefully every day. Don't miss the corners between the teeth. Ask your dentist for advice on how to brush and clean your teeth properly while you use braces.
• Brush your teeth after eating. Strive to brush your teeth for two minutes, at least twice a day or after meals, using toothpaste that contains the contents. Ask the dentist's recommendation about the right toothpaste while using braces.
• If necessary, complete with an antibacterial mouthwash or use dental floss (dental floss) to help refresh the mouth and clean between the teeth.
• Drinking water when you eat can also help get rid of food scraps, while avoiding dry mouth which can also be a trigger for bad breath.
• Clean the tongue with a special brush to help remove food debris from the mouth. You can also brush the top and sides of the tongue with a regular toothbrush from front to back. But do it slowly because you can choke.
• Reduce consumption of sweet foods and drinks. Avoid consuming foods that have a hard and sticky texture, such as nuts, sticky rice, moci, dodol, gum, or chocolate bars with caramel content.

Check with your dentist regularly while using braces. Generally, the inspection is carried out once a month or if necessary even earlier. Ask your dentist about the schedule for the next visit at the end of each consultation session.