CATEGORY AUSTRALASIAN DENTIST 89 TePe Compact Tuft™ is an option to clean around the brackets and under the wire to avoid forming white spots. It is also a perfect brush for cleaning erupting teeth, molars or wisdom teeth. Orthodontic wax to relieve soreness The kit also includes wax that can be applied from the start of the treatment. This wax relieves discomfort and soreness from the braces. Replace the wax after eating and remove it before brushing. Is there anything else you would like to add? As the teeth are adjusting, different brushes might suit the patients during different times of the treatment. One might even say that you can’t have too many brushes when wearing braces. I would like to mention two more specialty brushes. TePe Implant Orthodontic Brush is specially made for cleaning braces and can be bought separately. This brush has an extra slim brush head that allows cleaning on, above, and under the wire. Where to buy TePe? TePe is available from your Dental Wholesalers such as Dentavision, DPS, BioMeDent, Henry Schein. Your patients can find TePe products in over 2000 pharmacies across Australia, including Chemist Warehouse Online. u For any questions and inquiries email sales.au@tepe.com Learn more at www.tepe.com/au For a complete list of references email gapmagazines@gmail.com TePe Compact Tuft™ TePe Interdental Brushes Original TePe Implant Orthodontic Brush TePe Interspace™ TePe Angle™ TePe EasyPick™ TePe Interdental Brushes Original is another option for cleaning around brackets and under wire is the yellow (ISO size 4) or green (ISO size 5) interdental brush. The brush can be curved to facilitate reaching under the wire. Some prefer TePe Angle™ with a preangled brush and long handle for cleaning around brackets and under the wire. A green brush (ISO size 5) is included. TePe EasyPick™ is another option for cleaning between teeth, around brackets, and under wires. It’s a flexible, siliconecoated toothpick available in two sizes: orange (XS/S) and blue (M/L) for easy selection. The last brush I would like to mention is TePe Interspace™, with a tapered brush tip for optimal access in difficult-toreach areas. It has a sturdy handle, which some people prefer. The brush comes with replaceable brush tips with different textures, soft and medium. Great, a lot of helpful tools. So, how do you motivate the patient to follow through with this regimen? Yes, it sounds like a lot, but it’s basically about spending ten more minutes daily cleaning during a limited period. As a patient, you will get the satisfaction of having healthy, straight and nice-looking teeth. Besides, the good habits formed during this time will benefit individuals for the rest of their lives. We know that good oral health also influences overall health in the long run. Brace-friendly eating and drinking u Try to limit food and drink intakes to five a day (1) and avoid snacking between meals (2). u Drink water between meals and when thirsty. u Limit unnecessary sugar and restrict sugary snacks to one day a week. [(1) and (2) above are references to the Sugar clock] Toothbrushing advice u Use a regular toothbrush, such as TePe Supreme Compact, with fluoride toothpaste to strengthen your teeth. Brush all surfaces along the gumline for at least two minutes. u Clean the brackets and wire thoroughly using an interdental brush and a specialty brush like the TePe Implant Orthodontic brush. u Bring your oral hygiene tools with you during the day. About Michaela von Geijer, Doctor of Dental Surgery Dr von Geijer works part-time at a private dental office in Sweden and TePe HQ in Malmö, Sweden. She has long clinical experience and is particularly interested in prevention and oral health. She has always placed a high value on working with preventive care. Dr von Geijer has held temporary preclinical positions as amanuensis at the University of Lund, including basic research and assistance with education/ training at the medical and dental schools. She also has experience lecturing to professionals when employed by pharmaceutical companies and companies within the dental industry. Since 2015 Dr von Geijer has been employed by TePe and been a lecturer at universities worldwide. CLINICAL
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