Oral Hygine
Riverside Orthodontics
Interdental Toothbrush
A Proxabrush is an interdental (between the teeth) toothbrush that you may use to clean underneath and around your wires and braces. Use the Proxabrush gently to avoid damaging your wires. The Proxabrush will help you to clean your braces while maintaining healthy teeth and gums.
Antibacterial Mouthwash
The Natural Dentist Healthy Gums Mouth Rinse is an herbal/botanical remedy that has been clinically tested and proven effective to help treat bleeding gums, and other gum problems. Healthy Gums is made up of a combination of medicinal herbs plus, purified aloe vera gel. This product does not contain alcohol, artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. Healthy Gums comes in 2 flavors, Peppermint Twist and Orange Zest. You can use this mouth wash on a daily basis to help prevent infection, get fresh breath, and relief from bleeding and inflammation of your gums.
Topical Fluoride
Phos-Flur is a sodium fluoride gel that helps prevent tooth decay while you are wearing braces by killing bacteria and replacing minerals in tooth enamel that have been exposed to harmful acids. The use of Phos-Flur does not replace daily brushing and flossing but should be done following your daily schedule at bedtime. You may not eat or drink for 30 minutes after you use Phos-Flur. It is important for the active ingredient to stay on your teeth for 30 minutes, so do not wash it away by eating or drinking.
Cleaning Your Removable Appliance
Brush your removable appliance every day as a part of your regular brushing and flossing schedule. Dr. Kesselman and his staff will instruct you the best way to clean your appliances. Your appliance will taste better, and you will prevent plaque and bacterial accumulation.
