Plaque often builds up when you are wearing a dental appliance because food debris gets lodged into hard-to-reach areas. This problem is commonly experienced by individuals who wear braces. However, if you wear a nance appliance, this is likely a problem that you also encounter frequently. As a result, it is important to pay close attention to your oral health. A nance appliance attaches to two molars and then has wiring that runs between them, along the other teeth in your mouth. Food debris and other contaminants can easily get stuck on and around this wiring. If you do not practice good dental care, then these contaminants will end up going unnoticed until they turn into plaque. If the plaque is allowed to build up, then this can result in gum disease. Fortunately, there are a few tips that you can use to avoid this plaque buildup while wearing your appliance.

Use a Waterfloss on Your Gum Line

Accessing your gum line and between your teeth can be a bit more difficult while wearing a nance appliance. The wires of the device rest directly against your teeth. Therefore, food can build up and create plaque before you know it. In order to prevent this, you will need to use a water floss. A water floss can easily access hard-to-reach areas because it uses water to dislodge food; nothing solid needs to maneuver around the appliance. The pressure of the water is enough to clean out the small crevices and gaps throughout your mouth. Simply direct the floss in the areas you want to clean and hold it there for a few seconds before moving on. Use the water floss immediately after eating and before going to bed. This will prevent any buildup from forming along your gum line.

Brush the Wires of Your Appliance

While wearing a nance device, many people will just brush their teeth and tongue, ignoring the wire sitting on the inside of their mouth. However, the bacteria that attaches to the wires of the device needs to be removed as well. This can be accomplished by using your toothbrush along this area. Apply a small dab of toothpaste to your toothbrush and work the brush along the wiring. Rinse with warm water and repeat this process again to ensure that your entire mouth is clean. The wires on your nance appliance should be brushed each time that you brush your teeth.

Your nance appliance will help to protect your teeth from experiencing future dental problems. Therefore, it is important to take care of it by preventing plaque buildup. Use these tips to do exactly that. Contact a dentist like Simmons Craig A D D S for more ideas on cleaning your appliance.​