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With modern day orthodontic technology dentists are able to dramatically improve the appearance, position and function of crooked or abnormally arranged teeth. This can have a great many positive implications for patients.

But while modern orthodontics offer patients many positives, the actual orthodontic appliances used in treating misaligned teeth can potentially have a significant impact on patients’ oral health. This is because orthodontic appliances can prove difficult for some patients to clean effectively. Oral hygiene becomes compromised and this can lead to patients developing serious oral health problems such as gingivitis and periodontal disease.

In order to maintain good oral health throughout their orthodontic treatment, patients should commit to a lengthier and far more comprehensive oral hygiene programme. Orthodontic appliances are delicate devices that require more care and attention to be cleaned around, calling for a combination of optimum oral hygiene tools and technique.

To meet the growing demand in this area, there are now many different oral hygiene products available to orthodontic patients seeking to improve their oral health.