Oral B SuperFloss Super Dental Floss for Braces Bridges

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However, it’s important to choose a mouthwash specifically formulated for use with dental restorations. Some mouthwashes contain alcohol, which can be harsh and may damage the materials used in the dental bridge. Opt for alcohol-free mouthwash or consult with your dentist to find a suitable option. Chewy Vegetables: Certain vegetables, like raw carrots or celery, can be challenging to chew and may cause strain on the bridge. Consider cooking or cutting them into smaller, more manageable pieces.

Finally, reusing floss is not recommended as it can deposit bacteria in the mouth. Should I try DIY dental floss? Dental bridges are a type of false tooth that “bridges” the gap between two teeth on either side of a missing tooth.

What are the alternatives to dental bridges?

Properly cleaning your dental bridges is essential for maintaining good oral hygiene and preventing dental problems. Regular cleaning techniques can help you keep your bridges clean and free from plaque and bacteria. Follow these simple steps to ensure the longevity and health of your dental bridges. Approximate cost per metre for this floss is 10p including the container, or 7p per metre for the refills. Polytetrafluorethylene is a material that most of us are familiar with in the form of Gore-Tex fabric. This material is very strong, so you won’t have to worry about it shredding while you’re using it. Its smooth construction makes it great for sliding easily into small gaps between crowded teeth.

The threader is stiffer than the floss, but has enough flex to allow floss to be passed in between and through brace wires etc. The bridge is then custom-made by a specialised lab technician according to the dentist’s instructions. Your dentist can fit a temporary solution, such as a plastic bridge or crown, while you're waiting for your bespoke bridge to be made. A true plastic free option for floss, although this does come with higher energy demands in production. Comfortable to use and less prone to shredding than nylon flosses. Put the dental floss between two teeth. Begin a sliding motion that rubs the floss along both sides of your teeth. Avoid rubbing the floss on your gum line, which can cause cuts or irritation. The Satin Floss and Satin Tape are also tape shaped, with the floss version being less wide. They come in 25m spools.Next, incorporate a water flosser into your oral hygiene routine. Water flossers use a stream of water to clean between teeth and along the gum line effectively. Adjust the pressure of the water flosser to a comfortable level and direct the water along the bridge, ensuring to clean both the outer and inner surfaces. Nguyen TTH, Eo MY, Kuk TS, Myoung H, Kim SM. Rehabilitation of atrophic jaw using iliac onlay bone graft combined with dental implants. Int J Implant Dent. 2019;5(1):11. doi:10.1186/s40729-019-0163-9 A conventional or traditional dental bridge requires a crown (retainer) to attach to both abutment teeth. The connectors to both retainers can be rigid (fixed-fixed), or one of them can allow some movement (fixed-movable).