The recommended technique is Charter’s Brushing Technique, which is ideal for orthodontic patients because it helps clean around brackets and along the gingival margin.
How to perform Charter’s Technique:
- Position the toothbrush 45° toward the occlusal/incisal surface, not toward the gum.
- The bristles should point toward the brackets, allowing them to slip under the wires.
- Apply gentle pressure so the bristles vibrate between the brackets and gumline.
- Use short, circular or vibratory strokes for 10 seconds per area.
- Repeat on all surfaces, especially around brackets and under the archwire.
Why it works:
Reaches areas that regular brushing techniques miss.
It effectively removes plaque around orthodontic appliances.
Helps reduce gingival inflammation.
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