2 Oral Care Tips For Keeping Your Removable Expanders Free Of Bacteria

Your dentist may suggest installing removable expanders into your mouth if you have minimal alignment issues. These dental appliances look similar to a dental bridge, but they are made out of a chrome material. In order to get the best results with your removable expander, it is important to maintain good oral hygiene. This will ensure that bacteria does not build up underneath or around the device. Bacteria buildup can end up compromising the health and safety of your dental device. Fortunately, there are a few tips that you can use in order to make sure that your removable expander remains free of bacteria.

Soak the Removable Expander in an Antibacterial Rinse When It Is Not in Use

You will soon notice that in order to get the best results from your removable expander, you will need to wear the device as often as possible. The only time that the device should be removed from your mouth is when it is time to eat or clean the device. When your device is out of your mouth, this is a good time to soak it in an antibacterial rinse. An antibacterial rinse will help to kill off any bacteria that may be lurking on your dental device. In order to soak your device, simply fill a small bowl with a commercial antibacterial rinse, then submerge your dental device in the bowl. Allow the device to sit there for at least a few minutes before you consider removing it.

Brush Your Teeth Before Bed

There is a high chance that you will wear your removable expander to bed. If this happens, then it is extremely important to ensure that you clean your mouth before going to bed. If there are bacteria present in your mouth before going to bed, then the bacteria has the potential to grow and spread to your dental device overnight. By the time that you remove your dental device in the morning you would have already had bacteria buildup. Bacteria buildup is difficult to notice until it turns into a full-blown dental infection. This can easily be prevented by using a standard toothpaste and toothbrush to thoroughly brush your teeth before bed every night.

When wearing your removable expanders, oral care should be at the top of your list. The more vigilant you are with keeping your device clean, then the better your removable expanders will end up working. Use these tips to ensure that you are able to keep up with your oral care routine. For more information and advice, talk to a dentist like Timothy D Calkins DDS.

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