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Germs thrive in moist, warm, dark environments; cleaning and safely storing removable appliances is critical for patients’ oral health. According to a study published by Academy of General Dentistry, mouthguards can breed life-threatening bacteria, yeast, and mold. When used and stored as they usually are, they transmit these disease-causing organisms.

As you hand the patient their appliance, show them how to care for it using the HyGenie system. This will help with patient adherence and may extend the life of the appliance. Include Dr Mark’s HyGenie in the price of the appliance. Hold the bottom handle (blue) and device body (clear) in one hand. Turn the top handle (white) in either direction until it clicks into place. Take off the top. Place the appliance into the bottom brush. Paired orthodontic aligners can be placed together, with 1 facing upward and 1 facing downward. Line up the arrows found on the top handle and transparent body, as shown. Gently press down until the handle “sits” into place. Twist it in either direction, and it will “click and lock” closed. Holding your HyGenie over a basin, squeeze 1 to 2 generous drops of Dr Mark’s DentalFresh® into the device through the perforations and apply water. Rotate the top and bottom handles in opposite directions. Alternate top and bottom washing by holding 1 handle in place and rotating the opposite handle. Wash for 30 to 45 seconds or until DentalFresh foam thoroughly covers your appliance. Rinse the HyGenie under gently running water, rotating the handles in opposite directions until all DentalFresh foam is rinsed away and water runs clear through the device. Now that your dental appliance is clean, fresh, and ready, you can wear it or store it safely in Dr Mark’s HyGenie until you need it next.

The Academy of Chairside Assisting recently reviewed 6 product evaluators in dental practice who provided HyGenie to over 20 patients, including patients who use retainers, aligners, splints, nightguards, sports mouthguards, sleep appliances, and dentures.

What is included in each kit:

Appliance kit includes:

• HyGenie device
• DentalFresh cleansing gel (50 mL)

Denture kit includes:

• HyGenie device
• DentalFresh cleansing gel (50 mL)
• SureGrip brush

All the clinicians participating in the evaluation agreed that Dr Mark’s HyGenie provided their patients with a great way to clean their removable appliances. HyGenie improved oral health and the smell, look, and life span of the removable appliance. Of the evaluators, 73% utilized the HyGenie for clear aligner care, 15% for nightguard and sleep appliances, and 12% for partial and denture care. Additionally, 98% of the patients noted a significant difference between the aligner care cleaner they were using and Dr Mark’s HyGenie.

While it’s important to promote good oral hygiene at any age, sadly for the elderly, particularly those living with dementia, trying to achieve it comes with its own challenges. Earlier in 2019 the Royal Commission on Aged Care Safety and Quality heard evidence that poor oral care can have fatal results. When moving into aged care many residents lose the ability to brush their teeth and as a result suffer from complications including rotten teeth, painful abscesses and undiagnosed cancers in the mouth. It can be distressing for their family members to see their loved ones in such a condition, and as there’s currently no legal requirements for residents to have an oral health assessment upon entering a nursing home, the Australian Dental Association is calling for a proper inspection at the time of admittance as well as lobbying for the introduction of a Commonwealth Dental Scheme for Older Australians that would provide $1000 in free treatment every two years. The science of dentistry has improved phenomenally in recent years, although the legacy of pulling a sore tooth no matter the cause lives on in older Australians who live with dentures as a result. Cleaning your dentures regularly and storing them appropriately is crucial for good oral health. With Dr Mark’s Hygenie products, including the popular denture brush, you can have confidence that whether you do or don’t have your original teeth, you can still practise healthy habits that will improve not only your oral but your overall health. Young or old, a devout tooth brusher, or someone who begrudgingly does it because their parents told them to, a mouldy toothbrush is never a pleasant sight. Regularly changing your brush, keeping it clean, and careful storage techniques are all ways to minimise bacterial growth being able to dazzle with your smile for longer. Ensuring your toothbrush is taken care of properly and hygienically is as important as keeping your removable dental appliances clean, use the Dr Mark’s Hygenie Sure Grip Denture Brush to avoid mould in places it should not be.