Posts tagged “fluoride mouthwash”

Can retainers cause cavities?

February 14th, 2013
Q.

Hi there,
Is there any way that retainers cause cavities? I always brush my teeth regularly, probably even more now I have my retainer. I clean the retainer with toothpaste and a brush, and I rinse with antiseptic mouth wash. But for some reason I still have cavities on my back, lower teeth. Can you explain this? I don’t really get it because I have always brushed my teeth and never had a cavity until I got my braces off and started wearing retainers at night. Is there anything I can do to prevent this or am I doing something wrong? I thought maybe it could be the build up of bacteria over night but this has never been an issue before? Thanks

dr adam thorne

Adam Thorne

52 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PR
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Which mouthwash is best to use with fixed braces or should I just stop using it?

October 7th, 2011
Q.

I have a full rack of traintracks but in terms of cleaning I have been told that mouthwash will kill all the bacteria in my mouth including good bacterial and that doing so will actually aid bad bacteria’s growth as there will be nothing to stop it? I can see how that could be true, but is it really? the thing is I want to know how to clean my teeth as effectively as I can, thats why I started using mouthwash on the basis that it can get everywhere where i cant. If this is the case is it the case with all mouthwash’s’.
before all this I was recommeded by my dentist to corsodyl mouthwash (with chlorhexidine) but my secondary concern about this is that apparently it can thin teeth when used alone ie. not after washing- even though the bottle says leave 30 mins at least until using after brushing? should i just stay away from mouthwash or is it actually ok?

Dr Ian Hutchinson

Ian Hutchinson

Beaufort Park Way, Chepstow, NP16 5UH
Web: www.thesmilelounge.org.uk Tel: 01291 624534

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How do I clean my fixed brace?

July 19th, 2011
Q.

hello

could you please tell me the correct way to clean a fixed brace? I have had it for about a month now and I am finding it pretty difficult to clean. I understand that problems such as dental and decay can happen because of fixed braces and i really, really don’t want that to happen to me, so what would you say is the best way to clean a fixed brace and what are the best tools for the job?

i really appreciate your time and help doctor

dr raha sepehrara

Raha Sepehrara

27 Park Road, Loughborough, LE11 2ED
Web: www.dental-suite.co.uk Tel: 01509 231144

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