The Benefits of Orthodontic Mouthwash for Fixed Brace Wearers
Wearing braces? Put medical grade orthodontic mouthwash in your wraparound toothcare.
Welcome to Healthy Smile Pharmacy’s why, when, where and how of fixed braces and mouthwash. Psst - things might not be quite as they are on the TV!
Wearing braces? Then you know the drill:
- Brush three times a day
- Get handy with interdental brushes
- Between brushing, use mouthwash
Mouthwash squeezes into tight spots your toothbrush can’t reach. That area’s bigger than the size of your palm! Orthodontists (plus plenty mums of teens with braces and adults committed to teeth straightening, we see you and salute you) love mouthwash because it helps keep you on track for a successful fixed brace treatment. No one wants permanent damage to teeth and gums caused by staining, inflammation and decay.
Why bother with a specialised orthodontic mouthwash?
We get it: all mouthwash freshens breath - our flavour of choice is apple mint - and many have antibacterial properties. But, when it comes to performance, choosing any old mouthwash means you risk it being little better than a two-trick pony!
Employ an Extra Security Detail with 4 Key Ingredients to Mitigate Risks
Braces spell bacteria. Bacteria spells risk. Chose a clinically proven orthodontic mouthwash and you’re doubling down on your oral health. Now we’re talking!
Move over regular mouthwash, make room for VITIS Orthodontic Mouthwash:
1. Give enemy biofilm nowhere to hide with Cetylpyridinium Chloride (CPC)
Kill bacteria. Stop it multiplying. Prevent bacterial toxins inflaming gums with this broad spectrum oral anti-septic. Yes, please!
2. Defend and resist with Fluoride (226 ppm)
Armour up by reducing acid production. Deploy dual-layered protection for tooth enamel by increasing enamel’s resistance and remineralising. Load up on a further layer of anti-bacterial properties. Contender ready!
3. Help damaged tissues heal with Allantoin
Amp up cell production to regenerate damaged tissues. Protect your mouth with anti-irritant effects for oral mucosa. Ahh, that really does help!
4. Hydrate, soothe and enjoy further healing effects with Aloe Vera
Give healthy gums a hand. Give a leg-up to healing irritations. Calm the flame with the anti-inflammatory effects for your gums. What a relief!
When Should You Use Mouthwash?
The benefits of VITIS Orthodontic Mouthwash are a whole campaign of protection for you and your brace.
Life isn’t always like the adverts so don’t use mouthwash straight after brushing. In general, toothpaste has more fluoride in it than mouthwash, so the British Dental Association recommends waiting for a while after brushing your teeth as you don’t want to rinse that level of protection away.
Brush with VITIS Orthodontic Toothpaste and you’ll be souped-up with fluoride protection at three points in your day. Then use VITIS Orthodontic Mouthwash in between brushing. After that mid-morning cuppa or taking a quick swish before commuting home gives your mouth, teeth and braces the anti-bacterial boost and fluoride boost they need. Job done!
How Should I Use Mouthwash?
Mouthwash: swish it, swoosh it, work it around your mouth. It’s a great workout for mouth muscles! If you’re interested in gargling, then know that it is useful for reaching bacteria at the back of the mouth. You don’t need to gargle the whole of the National Anthem, but the first line would help!
The British Dental Association (BDA) recommends you use mouthwash alongside brushing and flossing, never instead of. Remember, you’ll need specialist floss as a fixed braces wearer.
Don’t be embarrassed where you use mouthwash
The good habit of not using mouthwash straight after we’ve brushed our teeth but still using it 3 or 4 times a day, means normalising a quick swish outside of your own bathroom.
In Pretty Woman Vivienne flosses after strawberries in a stranger’s hotel bathroom, knowing that ‘you shouldn’t neglect your gums’ (and in this case, your teeth in braces), you need to adopt the same mindset. Be proud of looking after your oral health. Don’t be embarrassed - having those pearly whites tip top is more important for treatment success than falling into the trap of being ‘polite’ in the work or school washroom. Just wipe and rinse the sink afterwards!
A little tip for you: if it feels very weird swishing and spitting in a public restroom, take the mouthwash into a cubicle and use it there. We’ve got the perfect Orthodontic Travel Kit complete with a mini mouthwash that fits in your pocket. Now that’s functional and discreet.
Using Orthodontic Mouthwash as part of your daily routine spells Ding! Ding! Ding! for your teeth and gums!
And your futureproofed smile will bring you the returns for years to come.
Keep swishing!
