Promote Oral Hygiene During Orthodontic Treatment
The development of dental decalcification (Figure 1) or frank caries is a significant risk during the course of orthodontic treatment.1 Motivating young patients to maintain optimal oral health and hygiene practices, however, is a common challenge in orthodontics. The exhilaration of correcting a malocclusion can quickly be dampened by the presence of white spot lesions, dental caries, and gingivitis, which can progress to periodontitis. Orthodontic practitioners must live by the adage of “Do no harm,” being concerned first with patients’ overall oral health and second with the correction of malocclusions.
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