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Everyone knows the basics of good dental care. Brush your teeth after every meal, floss every day, see your dentist at least twice a year. It sounds simple. But what if you still don’t have strong, healthy teeth? Weak enamel can be a genetic weakness, or it can be caused by other conditions, like Celiac disease. I’ve always had weak enamel, so I started looking into ways that I could increase the strength of my teeth, and found that dietary changes could make a big difference. I started this blog to share my experience, and to talk about other ways you can make your teeth stronger and healthier. There are lots of things that you can do to improve your dental health. You just have to find them.

Why Have A Dental Cleaning Before Your Braces Are Fitted?

If you're about to start orthodontic treatment, then your orthodontist might ask you to schedule a teeth cleaning treatment with your dentist before they fit your braces. Why is it a good idea to have your teeth professionally cleaned at this stage?

Get Tooth Surfaces in the Right Shape

You might have a good dental hygiene routine; however, your teeth and gums could still benefit from a professional cleaning before braces. You might have some plaque or tartar on or between your teeth that you can't clean off yourself.

You ideally want the surfaces of your teeth to be clean and smooth before you start wearing braces. If you'll wear braces with brackets, then they need to fit flush on your teeth. Pockets of plaque or tartar might make some parts of your teeth uneven.

Plus, you can't clean under your brackets while your braces are on, so you really do want your teeth to be as clean as possible before your orthodontic treatment starts. You don't want any nasty surprises with decay or enamel loss when your braces are removed.

A professional dental cleaning ensures that all your teeth are really clean and ready for braces. You'll start your orthodontic work with a clean slate.

Spot Possible Dental Problems

A dental cleaning is an intensive process. It helps dentists spot potential problems that you might not be aware of, such as tartar build-up between teeth, early spots of hidden decay, failing or damaged fillings, and gum problems.

Problems with your teeth, gums, or previous dental treatments can affect your braces treatment and your oral health during and after your orthodontic work. For example, early-stage gum problems might progress quickly when you wear braces because you might find it harder to clean your teeth and gums.

Your dentist checks out your teeth and gums after they clean your teeth. They'll make sure that your teeth are ready for orthodontic treatment.

Fix Damage Before Your Braces Go On

While your dentist can treat dental problems when you have braces on, it can be more difficult to work on braced teeth. Your dentist might not be able to get to areas that need treatment. You might need to have your braces taken off to have treatment.

After a professional cleaning, your dentist can fix any current problems if you have them. You can get immediate dental work done before you start wearing braces so that you don't run into problems later.

To learn more, contact a company like Creative Smiles