Cleaning your teeth with braces

Name: Torque Orthodontics
Address: Level 2, 56 Gordon Street, Mackay, QLD, 4740, Australia
Telephone: (07) 4951 4100

For the health of your teeth, it is important to have a good oral hygiene routine, particularly whilst having orthodontic treatment.

5 top tips
for teeth brushing

Use either a soft bristle toothbrush or an electric toothbrush
Brush your teeth in the morning and at night
If you’re at home it would be a good idea to brush your teeth after lunch
Use an interdental brush daily
Floss your teeth daily with the Platypus flossers and twice a week with the Superfloss provided

You should also have regular check-ups (every six months) with your dentist while you’re having treatment.

Cleaning your teeth with braces

Tooth mousse

When undergoing orthodontic treatment, you may be advised to start using tooth mousse. Tooth mousse contains calcium and phosphate, which are the major minerals your teeth are made from. Like saliva, tooth mousse replaces minerals lost by regular acid attacks after eating and drinking.

tooth mousse

3 top tips for using
tooth mousse

Place a small pea size amount onto your finger or toothbrush and apply all around your teeth and gums
Spit the excess out but do not rinse after using tooth mousse
This product is to be used every night after brushing your teeth.

tooth mousse