Orthodontist Brisbane Queensland Australia - Sam Wong Orthodontist Brisbane Queensland Australia
Dr Wong and Dr Leivesley are always up to date with new advances in orthodontics. benefit from Dr Leivesley’s or Dr Wong’s skill, care and experience – and in orthodontics, experience counts!
Braces Information: Fixed Braces, Treatment in general, parts of the braces and elastics
Orthodontic Appliances: Retainers, Removable Plates, CBJ Appliance and Invisalign Invisible Aligners and Braces
Children's Orthodontist: Orthodontic Treatment for children and early childhood treatment
Brushing with Braces: Information on maintenance of your braces
Orthodontist Queensland Australia - Orthodontist Brisbane Queensland Australia
Dr Sam Wong is a professionally qualified orthodontist in Brisbane Queensland Australia offering latest technology in orthodontics including invisalign invisible braces, clear sapphire braces and other orthodontic services.
 

It is very important during orthodontic treatment to be conscious of your overall dental health. Dr Leivesley and Dr Wong recommend that while you are having orthodontic treatment, you also have a schedule of regular dental examinations with your general dentist.

After your treatment is over, you’ll be rewarded not only with a truly beautiful smile, but teeth that will be easier to keep clean, healthy and attractive!

Have a look in the mirror at your new braces. As you will see, the brackets and wires have many nooks and crannies for food particles and plaque to become trapped in. When cleaning your mouth, you should not only pay special attention to your teeth and gums, but also to the brackets and wires.

Here are eight simple steps for keeping your braces and wires in great shape.

1. If Dr Wong or Dr Leivesley has fitted your braces with elastics, remove them before brushing.

2. Using a fluoride toothpaste and a soft brush, place your brush at an angle of 45 degrees against the gums.

3. Brush the gums. Move the brush gently along the gumline using a circular motion. It is important to brush your gums as well as your teeth. Spend about 10 seconds on each tooth before moving onto the next tooth.

4. Brush the braces. Press your toothbrush firmly enough so that the bristles spread into the gaps between the wire and the tooth. Brush in and around all of the brackets and wires of your braces. Ensure that you brush under the wires.

5. Brush the inside surfaces of your teeth. Do this using a gentle jiggling motion and systematically move the brush around your mouth, brushing the upper and lower teeth.

6. For the chewing surfaces, use a firm back and forth motion.

7. Finally, rinse your mouth thoroughly with water. Then closely inspect your teeth and braces in the mirror to check that they are clean and shiny.

8. Don’t forget to replace your elastics!

It is vitally important to maintain excellent oral hygiene while you are having orthodontic treatment with braces. Permanent damage to tooth enamel can occur if the teeth and brackets are not kept clean. Areas on the enamel surface will begin to decalcify leaving unsightly white marks. You may also develop gingivitis (gum disease) which is inflamed, bleeding gums.

After your braces have been fitted, we will show you how to keep your braces clean and shiny and the proper techniques that you will need to use when brushing. If you or your child is having problems with cleaning, or any other aspect of treatment, our helpful clinical team will spend extra time with you to get it right!