My problem began when I developed an infection round my wisdom tooth on the bottom, nothing at all to do with the brace, I get them periodically, however I am now down to just 2 teeth to eat with again....mmm soup!
Originally I was keeping my mouth clean and tidy with a good brushing, then brushing in between the teeth and under the wire with a toothpaste covered inter dental brush, then a good rinse with an anti plaque mouthwash. I was happy with the results.
Once the infection was out of control I resorted to Corsodyl mouth wash, aniseed tasting and only slightly better than the infection itself. Mouth healing I was happy again.
That was until I saw myself in the mirror. You know the time when the sun is directly on you and you realise that you actually have an awful completion and you can see every flaw multiplied by a million. Well, I noticed that I have a set of horrid yellow teeth. Below the brace is fine, but above have discoloured significantly.
I'm sure that I have blown this out of all proportions, but I am now on a mission to regain control over this yellow invasion. I am now on the hunt for a sensitive, whitening, fluoride toothpaste. In Prague, that is not the easiest thing to track down. I may have to source it in the UK and bring a supply back.
One thing I have noticed is that when I drink tea, coffee or diet coke, they do look worse. Short of carrying round mouthwash (I already have to carry a tooth pick and inter dental brush everywhere, good job I have a big purse!) I have taken to rinsing with water after each drink. It does make me feel a bit daft, but I am just focusing on the long term benefits.
All I can say is that it is hugely important to take time brushing and cleaning, at least twice a day. I have learnt my lesson now and am on an uphill struggle to rectify it.
I don't have another appointment with my orthodontist till March, when I am hoping that he can clean them a bit when he changes the wire and elastics, but until then I am just going to have to keep my mouth shut.
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