Dental Hygiene and Flossing During Invisalign Treatment

1. 1 Dental Hygiene and Flossing During Invisalign Treatment If you decide to go to an invisalign Hawthorn dentist for the invisalign treatment you will need to know how to maintain dental hygiene. There are reasons to be more meticulous about taking good care of your teeth when you undergo invisalign treatment. Invisalign keeps your teeth covered It is a good idea to brush and floss after you eat so that no food particles remain lodged between teeth. This is even more important during the invisalign procedure. Your teeth remain covered by the tray for 22 hours a day. Saliva does offer some protection but when teeth are http://elevatedental.com.au/

2. 2 covered saliva does not reach the teeth and the closed environment will let bacteria flourish rather rapidly. Cavities and decay can occur. This is why your invisalign Hawthorn dentist recommends that you brush and floss your teeth after each time you eat and before you put the tray back on. Flossing is better People go in for invisalign treatment because the teeth are not aligned. Brushing cannot reach crevices between teeth that overlap or teeth that have gaps in between. This is why flossing is a better option to keep teeth free of food particles. If you do not floss then food particles remain lodged between teeth and when the invisalign tray covers the teeth the food particles decay and cause bad breath. Flossing is recommended by the dentist who handles your invisalign Melbourne treatment. Be meticulous about flossing teeth at least two times a day or, better still, each time after you eat. You can use floss picks that are convenient and easy to use. Flossing removes plaque and keeps teeth safe. Your gums too stay protected. Protection against plaque Dental hygiene is of utmost importance during the invisalign Melbourne treatment otherwise the invisalign cures one problem but you have another, that of dental caries or periodontal disease that arises due to plaque. Plaque keeps forming on the teeth all the time and eventually hardens to tartar. Plaque is the breeding ground of bacteria that generate acids that corrode http://elevatedental.com.au/

3. 3 tooth enamel besides causing damage to gums and roots of the teeth. Be particular about brushing and flossing. The latter is more effective for plaque removal. Doing it regularly keeps your teeth and gums free of plaque and that is important during the invisalign treatment. Food restrictions Some people eat at defined times while others keep snacking throughout the day. Should you opt for invisalign Melbourne treatment you will need to impose food restrictions on yourself: •Eat only at determined times. Avoid snacking in between. •Brush and floss after each meal. •Avoid soft, sticky, starch foods. •Give up sugar. Focus more on munching fresh vegetables that have a cleansing action on the teeth. It does require you to be more meticulous and to spare time for brushing and flossing during the invisalign Hawthorn treatment. Think of it as part of the treatment and keep your oral cavity as clean as possible. At the end of the treatment you will be the proud owner of a set of perfect, disease-free front teeth. For more details contact us now! Source: https://elevatedental.tumblr.com/post/611200254954668032/dental-hygiene-and- flossing-during-invisalign Contact Details Name: Elevate Dental Richmond Address: 43 Clifton Street Richmond VIC 3121 Phone No: (03) 9329 6499 Email: welcome@elevatedental.com Website: http://elevatedental.com.au/ http://elevatedental.com.au/