Oral Hygiene Products to Use with Braces in Bergen and Morris County NJ

Dr. Lorino wants to remind Northern NJ patients of the importance of mouthwash and other dental hygiene products when living with braces. Often times, many patients seem to neglect use of certain products due to their difficulties with fitting between braces. However, floss and mouthwash are still very important. Many people use mouthwash only occasionally specifically to mask bad breath. They swig a capful after they’ve eaten food with garlic, for example, swirl it around their mouth for a few seconds and spit it out. But mouthwash shouldn’t be used merely for social acceptability says Dr. Lorino, it should be part of a regimen of good oral hygiene in Bergen and Morris County NJ.

An antiseptic dental rinse can help minor gum inflammations and irritations from orthodontic appliances. It can also promote natural healing of canker sores, minor wounds and other mouth and gum irritations by removing debris. Mouthwash, ADA approved antibacterial ones especially, reduce the bacterial count and stop bacterial activity in dental plaque, which can cause gingivitis, an early, reversible form of periodontal (gum) disease. Dr. Lorino and his team recommend consistent use of mouthwashes, twice daily for best results, in Long Hill and Franklin Lakes NJ. For more information contact the Lorino Orthodontics offices in Long Hill at (908) 542-0042, or the Franklin Lakes offices at (201) 891-7400.