The use of orthodontic appliances has increased in order to enhance dental aesthetics and correct dental occlusion. It is important to maintain proper dental hygiene habits to prevent diseases such as dental cavities and gingivitis during orthodontic treatment and thus avoid the promotion of sensitive teeth.

In patients with brackets, the accumulation of food debris and the proliferation of bacteria result in the formation of bacterial plaque. Bacterial plaque is a sticky mixture of food, sediment and bacteria that adheres to the teeth and on the surface of the brackets, promoting the appearance of decay, bad breath, stains and periodontal disease. This results in dental hypersensitivity.

To avoid these problems, it is important to follow the following instructions:

• Use of the mouth rinse that combats dental hypersensitivity, such as Enamelin, a dental remineralizer rich in calcium crystals, which adhere to the teeth and remineralize teeth, strengthening the teeth and completely eliminating dental hypersensitivity.

• It is also important to use a toothbrush suitable for brackets that have a special shape that helps to brush all areas in addition to the interdental brushes that allows access to areas of more difficult access in order to completely eliminate dentobacterian plaque.

• The use of dental floss is necessary to avoid the accumulation of food in the spaces between the teeth.

• The dentist must perform prophylaxis at least every 6 months to eliminate the possibility of presenting gingivitis

• Eating habits are important for people with braces. For example, it is important to minimize the consumption of sweet foods, or chewy foods, as well as to avoid hard foods. In order to avoid detaching an attachment and thereby fracturing a portion of the tooth enamel.

• Avoid biting pencils, pens, ice or other objects, so as not to cause sensitivity.