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Oral hygiene an important aspect Invisalign braces treatment in the Brampton area

One of the great things about the aligner method of straightening teeth is that more people are achieving straighter smiles and better oral health. Invisalign is a comfortable, appealing treatment that can achieve a number of goals. Even before treatment has been completed, Invisalign patients notice an improvement in their level of confidence. Though there are many benefits to be had by choosing Invisalign for a straighter smile, it is important to be mindful of oral hygiene practices during treatment.

An attractive aspect of Invisalign is the fact that aligner trays are removable. With this feature, teeth can be brushed and flossed just as they always have been. This type of assumption is only partially true. If oral hygiene has been lacking in terms of efficiency, we want to strive for improvement in the area of oral cleaning at the onset of treatment. Otherwise, it becomes very easy for bacteria to accumulate in areas between teeth and also between teeth and aligners.

The goal of our dental team is to promote healthy smiles. This is true before, during, and after teeth straightening with Invisalign. We want to see pink, healthy gums and cavity-free teeth. If swelling, redness, or tenderness occur in the gums, we become concerned that bacteria are causing infection in these tissues. Gum disease is a condition that, when treated quickly, can be eliminated. Because there are fewer visits during Invisalign treatment than with traditional braces, it is very important to schedule a visit if such symptoms develop.

Ideally, daily brushing and flossing will achieve the desired effect of oral cleanliness and bacteria will not accumulate underneath aligners. Rather than just moving the toothbrush across teeth quickly, this task should be done with care. Every surface of teeth should be brushed gently as demonstrated by your dentist or hygienist. At least two minutes should be spent brushing twice a day. Some Invisalign patients will choose to brush after every meal, which certainly is a good idea. After brushing at night, teeth should be carefully flossed, otherwise bacteria remain in between teeth and under the gums, where they can quickly multiply.

In addition to cleaning teeth and gums, there are benefits to carefully cleaning aligners on a daily basis. If bacteria collect on the aligner, a problem with bad breath may occur. Accumulated bacteria also means in increased risk of cavities and gum disease. Aligners are easy to clean. Just rinse them under cool water anytime they are taken out for meals or other tasks.

A beautiful smile includes healthy gums and fresh breath. Achieve your healthiest, most attractive smile with Invisalign braces from Dentistry on 10, near Brampton. Call (905) 455-9262 today.

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Hi, my name is Naren. I have been coming to dentistry on 10 for at least five years, probably a lot longer than that. I first heard about Doctor Rena, through a friend of mine who was my roommate back in college and the, the, thing that attracted me to her right off the bat is she went to Harvard of course, you know Harvard is one of the top schools in the world, so you know studying at Harvard and Learning dentistry Harvard, I’ve never met anybody who went to Harvard, so that was the number one thing. But when I came here, it’s not the Harvard that I ended up staying here for. It’s because she’s a very caring person and she has a team that really is caring. So, for example, you know I, I, have some health conditions and you know taking care of my gums is really, really, important and I’m like not that good at taking care of myself. So you know she just, just, stuck with me, just kept at me and, you know, just taught me things and talk to me about things and you know. And when I did, you know, kind of mess up and you know, get gum disease again. You know she you know, stuck with me. So, like for me personally, I know people come for dentistry for lots of reasons, some people you know, care about their smile and things like that. For me personally, it’s the health because I have a history of health issues in my family and I know the importance of, you know, taking care of your gums and you overall mouth and health so I would strongly recommend Doctor Rena if you really care about your health. If you really want somebody who’s not just trying to, you know, give you things you don’t need, but really, who’s trying to focus on what’s good for you, helping you achieve your goals. She’s very caring, very, very patient, very, very, gentle and, and, she’s there for you. So, it’s almost like having a partner in health who’s working with you to make your life better. So, we all need it, and especially as we get older when we are in our 40s and 50s, we need to take care of our health and without doctor Rena I don’t think I would have the comes I have and I don’t think I would be working on my health. Thank you very much Doctor Rena and I would, absolutely without a hesitation, recommend anybody and my entire family comes here as well as my two kids and My wife. So, thank you for being an amazing dentist and thank you for caring about people who live in the neighbourhood and their health.


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Dr. Rina Kotecha is a graduate of the Harvard School of Dental Medicine. She possesses 19 years of expertise in the dentistry field specializing in general dentistry. She has further qualifications from the MGE Executive Training Program and Master Implant Training Program while holding certification in Soft Tissue Management Program by DenMat. She completed the Rondeau Seminars in Level I Orthodontics and she is an active member of the Ontario Dental Association and Ontario Dental Implant Network.