Care and Maintenance of Braces

10 August, 2010 (02:44) | Braces | By: B. Slade

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There are variety of types of orthodontic braces.  They are held in place using spring clips, wires or rubber bands.  To keep the teeth and gums free from bacteria and plaque and to stop decay, proper care and maintenance of braces is an important daily function.   Braces are in place in order to provide stronger and healthier teeth so it must be cleaned and taken cared of.  A skip in the daily hygiene maintenance increases the risk of gum infection and tooth decay.  If you have braces, it is important to clean them every after meal.  The presence of dental  braces mechanism in your teeth can easily trap food particles that can fall thorough and lodged between the teeth.  The food particles increases the possibility of tooth decay and bad breath.

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