Oral hygiene when wearing braces

Oral hygiene Dental hygiene is extremely important when wearing fixed braces. When a patient starts wearing fixed braces, they may feel afraid that brushing their teeth will damage the brackets and wires. However, there is no need to be afraid – the braces are designed to withstand brushing without any problems. The patient’s primary task while wearing braces is to maintain high hygiene …

PERIODONTITIS AND ITS IMPACT ON OVERALL HEALTH

What is periodontitis? Periodontitis is a chronic infection of the gums and supporting structures of the teeth, periodontal ligament and alveolar bone. It is caused by bacteria that live in sticky deposits on the teeth, in biofilm. Periodontitis usually begins as a mild inflammation of the gums – gingivitis. Gingivitis is a reversible inflammatory condition that can be easily treated, but if it is not recognized and ...