Fluoride Tray

Oral Hygiene Tips For Fluoride Tray

In addition to using recommended oral hygiene products, there are several tips that you can follow to maintain good oral hygiene while using a fluoride tray. Here are some of the most effective tips:

• Keeping Your Dental Night Guard Clean: To keep your night guard free of biofilm accumulation, we recommend that you clean it using an ultrasonic cleaner, such as the Debatlog Ultrasonic Cleaner in a Polident Daily Denture Cleaner solution.
• Brush your teeth twice a day: Conventional wisdom says that you should brush at least twice a day; once in the morning and once before you go to bed. This will help remove plaque and bacteria that can cause tooth decay and gum disease.  Two times a day is a good rule of thumb. But ideally, you should brush right after a meal. This is to maximize the amount of time your teeth stay clean between meals. 
• Use a soft bristle toothbrush or electric toothbrush: A soft-bristled toothbrush or electric toothbrush can help prevent damage to your teeth and gums, especially if you have dry mouth. A soft bristle manual toothbrush we highly recommend is Curaprox CS5460 Ultra Soft Swiss Toothbrush. An electric toothbrush that we highly recommend is Philips Sonicare Protectiveclean 6100.
• Use a high fluoride concentration toothpaste: Be sure to use a high fluoride toothpaste to strengthen your tooth enamel. One brand that we highly recommend is Colgate PreviDent 5000 ppm Booster Plus Toothpaste
• Floss daily: Flossing can help remove food particles and plaque from between your teeth, which can help prevent cavities and gum disease. If traditional floss is too difficult to use, consider using a water flosser.
• Use mouthwash: Rinsing with a high fluoride or dry mouth mouthwash can help freshen your breath and reduce bacteria in your mouth. We highly recommend Biotene Dry Mouth Moisturizing Mouthwash for our dry mouth patients and Crest Pro-Health Densify Anticavity Fluoride Mouth Rinse for our patients that need higher fluoride concentration.
• Avoid sugary and acidic foods: Foods and drinks that are high in sugar and acid can damage your teeth and worsen dry mouth symptoms. Instead, choose foods that are high in water content, like fruits and vegetables.
• Attend Regular Check-Ups And Cleanings: Schedule regular check-ups and teeth cleanings with your dentist to monitor the health of your teeth and gums. Your dentist will examine your teeth and take digital dental x-rays to check for any potential problems, such as recurring tooth decay, as well as clean the area and surrounding teeth to remove any plaque or tartar buildup.

By following these oral hygiene tips, you can help manage your dry mouth symptoms and maintain good dental health. For more information about oral hygiene practices in conjunction with fluoride tray treatment, please contact us.