Hygienist with braces

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#1 Post by **Tilly Minto** » Sun Nov 28, 2010 3:07 pm

I have a hygienist appointment coming up and forgot to tell my orthodontist about it. Do I need to have the wires taken out so she can give my teeth a proper clean?

I have lingual braces if this makes a difference

#2 Post by **VA5** » Sun Nov 28, 2010 4:27 pm

No, they don't need to be removed.. I had my teeth cleaned just fine.. they might have to spend more time but they can do it.

#3 Post by **Snowglobe32** » Sun Nov 28, 2010 8:21 pm

My ortho and dentist are down the street from each other so I usually get my wires out, get my teeth cleaned then go back for new wires. I feel like I get a better cleaning this way (and my hygienist agrees) but it isn't necessary, they can clean the teeth with the wires in.

#4 Post by **fosterp** » Mon Nov 29, 2010 1:02 am

it will probably be easier if you can get the wires taken out

is not necessary though

#5 Post by **hal2me** » Mon Nov 29, 2010 7:32 am

I had my teeth cleaned several times with braces on. The dentist will find a way around the braces to clean your teeth.

#6 Post by **N'awlinsRach** » Tue Nov 30, 2010 7:25 pm

I love my cleanings in braces, she uses a super powered water pic thingy and no nasty polishing paste.

#7 Post by **rhomboid** » Tue Nov 30, 2010 7:41 pm

10-4, the blaster works well and does the job even with wires. I go tomorrow AM for my third time since braces.

#8 Post by **ashesgap** » Tue Nov 30, 2010 8:31 pm

They also have a high powered water and baking soda spray that cleans off stains really well.
For my first cleaning i had the ligs and wires taken off. I'm not sure i'll do it for my next cleaning, it was an awful lot of back and forth.