Eagan Orthodontist Shares Hygiene Tips for Quicker Treatment
EAGAN, ST. PAUL AND MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – Eagan Orthodontist Dr. Jennifer Eisenhuth recently released a tip sheet on the ways in which good oral hygiene can improve the orthodontic treatment experience and even speed up treatment time.
A question commonly asked of the Eagan braces provider is how long orthodontic treatment takes, so Eisenhuth created the tip sheet for patients to refer to, she said.
“Basically, we want to get the point across to patients that brushing and flossing regularly, maintaining healthy gums and keeping up with routine dental visits absolutely makes a difference when it comes to the length of orthodontic treatment,” said Eisenhuth, who also is an Eagan Incognito braces provider.
The following are Eisenhuth’s oral hygiene tips for patients in orthodontic treatment:
- 1. The cleaner the teeth, the less friction.
Clean teeth create less friction, making it possible for teeth to shift into proper alignment easier and quicker during orthodontic treatment.
- 1. Gum health can affect treatment.
Red, inflamed gums can slow the movement process and extend treatment time. Good oral hygiene habits are important when it comes to reducing the chances of gum irritation and inflammation.
- 1. Brushing and flossing always are important, but especially while in orthodontic treatment.
Brushing, flossing and using a Waterpik help reduce the chances of cavities, gum irritation and inflammation. Orthodontic bands, wires, brackets and rubber bands have direct contact with the teeth, which means they can harbor bits of food, bacteria and plaque.
“We give each of our patients at our Eagan orthodontics practice a Sonicare toothbrush to use in order to keep their teeth clean and healthy,” Eisenhuth said. “We recommend that everyone use some sort of electric toothbrush.”
- 1. Take measures to avoid decalcification.
Decalcification is scarring of the enamel that appears as a white spot or area on the teeth. Patients may see decalcification after their braces are removed. Eisenhuth’s Eagan Invisalign patients tend to avoid this problem because they can remove their appliances when they eat, brush and floss.
This problem results from poor oral hygiene, where the acid in plaque sits on the enamel structure long enough that it starts leeching out the calcium from the enamel.
“Decalcification is a scar, meaning that once it has happened, the results cannot be reversed,” said Eisenhuth, an Eagan invisible braces expert.
Fastidious brushing and rinsing with fluoride products often is recommended to help the enamel’s remineralization process to keep teeth strong and resistant to cavities while undergoing orthodontic treatment.
Learn More
If you would like more information about oral hygiene during orthodontic treatment, or you would like to schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Jennifer Eisenhuth, visit her website, http://doctorjennifer.com/, or call (651) 406-8100. Dr. Eisenhuth’s office is located at 3340 Sherman Ct. in Eagan.
About Dr. Jennifer Eisenhuth
Dr. Eisenhuth attended the University of Minnesota Dental School and graduated in the top of her class. She earned the Minnesota Association of Orthodontic Achievement Award and several academic achievement awards. She entered her orthodontic residency at the University of Minnesota and earned a certificate in orthodontics and a Master of Science degree. She began practicing shortly after her graduation in May 1996 and opened her first practice in White Bear that October. She opened her office in Eagan in 2003.
Dr. Eisenhuth is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics.
She takes pride in caring for the orthodontic needs of residents in the Twin Cities- St. Paul and Minneapolis, and their surrounding regions, including Mendota Heights, Inver Grove Heights, Burnsville, Apple Valley and Eagan, Minnesota.
Her office is located at 3340 Sherman Court, Eagan, Minn., 55121.
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