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Oral Hygiene with Orthodontic Appliances
Oral Hygiene Presentation
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- Brush after every meal.
- Use a toothbrush with a small amount of toothpaste.
- Use circular, vibrating motions around the gumline for about 10 seconds on each tooth.
- Brush every tooth slowly.
- Brush the lower teeth up and the upper teeth down.
- Also brush your tongue and the roof of your mouth.
- Floss nightly after brushing to remove the plaque missed by brushing.
- Carefully pull waxed floss between wire and braces.
- Floss carefully around the braces.
- Floss carefully around the gum area.
- Floss around each tooth.
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Dr. Charles L. Gemmi and Dr. Harold L. Middleberg are specialists in orthodontics, practicing in Philadelphia and Hatboro, Pennsylvania. Orthodontists handle special dentistry needs such as Invisalign, clear braces, lingual braces, traditional braces, retainers, aligners, and more. Dental problems treated include spaced teeth, crowded teeth, impacted teeth, and missing teeth. Please contact us for a consultation appointment if you are looking for an orthodontist in Philadelphia or Hatboro.
Orthodontics Limited
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