Molar Bands - worried that teeth underneath aren't clean
Posted: Mon Oct 09, 2006 8:44 am
Hi There
I was just pondering the fact that I have molar bands on my back teeth and that I can only clean the tops of those teeth so does that mean they can be negatively affected because around the teeth CANNOT be brushed, flossed or rinsed?
What if tiny pieces of food are stuck in between the tooth and the inside of the molar band - it will rot there for the two years I will have my braces on? I'm a little worried about this since I cannot brush under the bands.
Has anyone ever heard of molars deteriorating due to not being able to be brushed, flossed, rinsed, etc.?
I was just pondering the fact that I have molar bands on my back teeth and that I can only clean the tops of those teeth so does that mean they can be negatively affected because around the teeth CANNOT be brushed, flossed or rinsed?
What if tiny pieces of food are stuck in between the tooth and the inside of the molar band - it will rot there for the two years I will have my braces on? I'm a little worried about this since I cannot brush under the bands.
Has anyone ever heard of molars deteriorating due to not being able to be brushed, flossed, rinsed, etc.?