Are teenagers with braces more likely to have oral infection?
Braces are a constant foreign matter in the mouth and they disturb the salivary flow, create scratches (little wounds) around the tongue and inner lip and trap food. Because the areas around the braces are difficult to clean, bacteria grow profusely forming strong matrices between the gum line and the braces. This results in inflammation of the tissues and gingivitis. Since our medications are in the form of a topical rinse, it will be quite effective in killing bacteria from these colonies around the braces. Our maintenance rinses will maintain a healthy biofilm.
