Orthodontic Prophylaxis

Prevention is Better Than Cure - Optimal Preventive Care and Professional Dental Hygiene

Keeping your own teeth as long as possible!
This wish is the focus of a prophylaxis concept. Careful home dental care is especially important during orthodontic treatment. Orthodontic appliances promote deposits and accumulations of bacteria. To effectively prevent diseases such as cavities or periodontitis, we offer you a special orthodontic prophylaxis program in addition to professional dental cleaning and preventive care at your family dentist. In addition to professional dental cleaning, orthodontic prophylaxis also includes bracket area sealing, tooth brushing training, and ultrasonic cleaning of removable braces or aligners.
Modern treatment rooms of the specialist orthodontic practice Gelnhausen

Your teeth should not only become straight but also remain healthy all around.

Optimal home care and professional support from our dental hygiene team form a successful path to healthy and well-maintained teeth. Prophylaxis helps avoid extensive treatments. A clean tooth is less likely to become diseased. Scientific studies confirm the success of professional dental cleaning, which is always part of a modern prophylaxis concept.

Professional dental cleaning (PDC) is performed in our practice by specially qualified dental staff and is an essential part of our prophylaxis concept. The steps of this cleaning are fundamentally similar for all target groups.

The special materials, methods, and devices are selected by our staff according to each age group. Fixed deposits are usually removed with the help of ultrasound or carefully by hand with fine instruments.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I pay attention to regarding dental care with braces?
Thorough oral hygiene is essential throughout the entire orthodontic treatment. Especially with fixed braces, plaque quickly builds up around the brackets and wires. Interdental brushes and dental floss help with precise cleaning of the gaps. The additional use of fluoride gels strengthens the tooth enamel. Supplementary professional prophylaxis measures at our practice offer the best protection against cavities.
Why do I need to go to the practice for prophylaxis?
The special advantage of professional dental cleaning at a specialist orthodontic practice is that all orthodontic appliances that would hinder a thorough cleaning are removed. Only this way can a comprehensive cleaning be ensured. Afterwards, the appliances are reinserted and optimally readjusted.
How often do I need to come to the practice for prophylaxis?
For most orthodontic patients, it is sufficient to have a professional dental cleaning carried out every three to six months. In special cases, professional cleaning at shorter intervals may be necessary.

Das Wichtigste auf einen Blick

  • Während einer kieferorthopädischen Behandlung ist eine sorgfältige häusliche Zahnpflege besonders wichtig, da Apparaturen Ablagerungen begünstigen können.
  • Das KFO-Prophylaxe-Programm ergänzt die professionelle Zahnreinigung beim Hauszahnarzt und dient der Vorbeugung von Karies und Parodontitis.
  • Es umfasst unter anderem Bracket-Umfeldversiegelung, Zahnputzschulung und Ultraschallreinigung von Zahnspangen oder Schienen.

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