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2. The best toothbrushes for healthy gums and teeth, tested and ...

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   For braces: "If you have braces, you'll want a toothbrush that can navigate around the brackets and wires. A toothbrush with V-shaped bristles, designed specifically for orthodontic patients, can ...

3. Dental braces - Wikipedia

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   Dental braces (also known as orthodontic braces, or simply braces) are devices used in orthodontics that align and straighten teeth and help position them with regard to a person's bite, while also aiming to improve dental health.

4. List of orthodontic functional appliances - Wikipedia

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   It is important to note that initially dento-facial Orthopaedics was mainly done in Europe. The United States was introduced to Fixed Orthodontics by Edward Angle. Norman William Kingsley was the first person to show "jumping the bite" by using an anterior bite plate. Hotz then developed the Vorbissplate which was a modification of Kingsley's ...

5. Retainer (orthodontics) - Wikipedia

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   To clean a retainer use a wet toothbrush and gently scrub all surfaces of the retainer to remove any plaque and bacteria. A non-abrasive toothpaste should be used when cleaning a retainer. Alternatively, a mild soap or a brush dipped in mouthwash can also be used to clean it. When not in use keep the retainer in a dry container.

6. Lingual braces - Wikipedia

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   They involve attaching the orthodontic brackets on the inner (lingual vs. buccal) sides of the teeth. The main advantage of lingual braces is their near invisibility [1] compared to the standard braces, which are attached on the buccal (cheek) sides of the tooth. [2] Lingual braces were invented by Craven Kurz in 1976. [3]

7. Toothbrush - Wikipedia

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   An interdental or interproximal ("proxy") brush is a small brush, typically disposable, either supplied with a reusable angled plastic handle or an integral handle, used for cleaning between teeth and between the wires of dental braces and the teeth.