An orthodontic tooth brushing technique to enhance oral hygiene in patients wearing fixed orthodontic appliances: A randomized controlled trial

Abstract

Routine tooth brushing is essential for oral hygiene during orthodontic treatment, however, the placement of fixed orthodontic appliances in the oral cavity makes it challenging to maintain good oral hygiene. 1,2 The fixed orthodontic appliances not only promote the amount of biofilm formation 3 but also increase the level of cariogenic bacteria in the biofilm. 4 The risk of developing enamel