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Sterilizing orthodontic braces naturally

  • 15-03-2010 12:30PM
    #1
    Yorky
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,484 ✭✭✭


    Is there any method of sterilizing orthodontic braces naturally without the use of chemical tablets and the associated aftertaste?

    Thanks in advance.


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  • #2
    day dreamer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 599 ✭✭✭day dreamer


    Hi Yorky

    I am presuming this is a brace you take out of your mouth!

    It cannot really be sterilised, more like disinfected. It is usually enough to brush off any debris with warm soapy water a few times a day. Lemon juice, fresh or bottled, also works too I am told. The alternative is retainer brite which doesnt have the strong taste of denture cleaning tablets but there is still a taste i'm afraid


  • #3
    Yorky
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,484 ✭✭✭Yorky


    Yes, it's a removable brace. I'd prefer to use a natural 'disinfectant' than a chemical.


  • #4
    btkm8unsl0w5r4
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    Brush the brace with a toothbrush and some tooth paste and rinse under cold running water.


  • #5
    Yorky
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,484 ✭✭✭Yorky


    Do you mean toothbrush?


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