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Looking after
your teeth

Keeping your teeth clean while wearing braces is not just possible - it’s essential. In fact, maintaining excellent oral hygiene during orthodontic treatment is one of the most important ways to protect your smile and ensure the best possible results. At Bachmayer Orthodontic Clinic, we’re here to guide you through every step of your journey, including how to properly care for your teeth and gums while your braces do their job. With the right habits, you’ll keep your mouth healthy and your treatment on track.
Looking after your teeth

Our top
ten tips

Here are our top ten tips for looking after your teeth while wearing braces:

  • Use a soft-bristled toothbrush with a small head to clean your teeth. Alternatively, you can use an electric or sonic toothbrush.

  • Use toothpaste which contains at least 1350 - 1500 ppm of fluoride.

  • Brush your teeth after every meal and snack, even when you're out. If you can't for any reason, then we recommend chewing some sugar-free gum.

  • After eating, use your interdental brush to dislodge any food that may be lodged in your braces.

  • Regularly rinse your mouth with water to dislodge food from your braces and to keep sugar from sitting on your teeth.

  • Floss your teeth at least once a day.

  • Use disclosing tablets. These temporarily stain the plaque on your teeth to help identify any areas that may be building up and need extra attention.

  • Keep an eye on your gums. It's important for them to stay healthy as well. If you notice any part of your gums becoming inflamed or swollen, let us know. This could be a sign of gum disease, also known as gingivitis.

  • If you smoke, try to quit. Smoking can severely damage and discolour your teeth.

  • Book a checkup with your dentist every six months.

Smile with confidence

Smile
with confidence

A confident smile starts with great care - both from your orthodontic team and your daily routine. With expert treatment at The Bachmayer Orthodontic Clinic and consistent oral hygiene at home, you can achieve a healthy, radiant smile that lasts well beyond your time in braces. Ready to take the next step? Book an appointment at our Norwest clinic and let’s get started on your smile transformation.
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Orthodontist Dr Helen Moon in Norwest and Tallawong

Dr Helen Moon, Specialist Orthodontist Sydney

Orthodontic Specialist
Dr. Helen Moon is an orthodontist who has taken the scenic route to perfecting smiles. After earning her Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours) from the University of Queensland, she moved halfway across the globe to complete a Master of Science in Orthodontics at the University of Manitoba. She's now qualified as a specialist orthodontist in Australia, Canada, and the USA because why settle for one country when you can have three?

Her research has been featured at international conferences, and she's a fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada and a member of the AAO (American Association of Orthodontists) and CAO (Canadian Association of Orthodontists).

Dr. Moon is passionate about providing evidence-based, personalised care, with a special interest in digital orthodontics and clear aligner therapy. She has also completed the Aligner Intensive Fellowship, an advanced training program in aligner treatment, ensuring her patients benefit from the latest techniques in orthodontic care. With a knack for spotting the little details that make a big difference, she loves helping patients achieve smiles they’re proud to show off.

During her time in Canada, Dr. Moon embraced the cold with skiing, chasing the northern lights, and surviving temperatures that could freeze your eyelashes. Now back in sunny Sydney, she’s swapped snow for sand and spends her time playing tennis, scuba diving, and enjoying life without five layers of clothing.
Dr David Bachmayer, Specialist Orthodontist Sydney

Dr David Bachmayer

Orthodontic Specialist
Dr David Bachmayer graduated as a dentist from the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa, in 1979 (cum laude). After practising General Dentistry for three years, he went on to study orthodontics at the University of Toronto, where he received a Diploma in Orthodontics and a Master of Science.

Since arriving in Australia in 1986, David has maintained his private orthodontic practice in Norwest. He has been a tutor in orthodontics at the University of Sydney and has also been a visiting Dental Officer at the Children's Hospital at Westmead.

Dr Bachmayer was awarded the prestigious Harry Sicher Award by the American Association of Orthodontists for his research on children born with cleft lip and palate.

David has a special interest in clear aligner orthodontics and has received the Diamond Invisalign® Provider status. When he isn’t straightening smiles, he can be found paddling his surfski on Sydney Harbour.