How to maintain healthy teeth and gums during orthodontic treatment- Part 2

Giving Sydney Great Smiles

Dr Andrew Chang interviews Dr Teck Tang, of the Specialist Dental Centre, Sydney. He is a well regarded specialist gum dentist, an expert in the field of maintaining healthy gums. In this Part 2, what's covered are: Waterpiks, a high speed water irrigator, a useful accessory for teeth cleaning. How our diet can play a positive role. Snacking, juice and soft drinks are discussed. How a simple modification about how we consume soft drinks / fruit juice can minimize harmful effects on teeth. Why one should not brush their teeth immediately after drinking soft drinks. What are some signs of unhealthy gums? What do bleeding gums in orthodontic treatment mean? Why focusing on cleaning the lower front teeth is so important when wearing braces? Why regularly seeing your dentist during orthodontic treatment is so important in maintaining healthy gums. Puffy or inflamed gums can make treatment time longer. To discover how to achieve your beautiful smile, visit us at . We also offer complimentary orthodontic and Invisalign consultations and are based in Sydney, Australia. Call us at 02-8814 9941