Question

Patients may clean oral appliances with a soft-bristled, wet toothbrush. No commercial products are available in which to soak oral appliances.

(a) The ���rst statement is true, the second statement is false.
(b) The ���rst statement is false, the second statement is true.
(c) Both statements are true.
(d) Both statements are false

Answer 1

The first statement about cleaning oral appliances with a soft-bristled toothbrush is true, while the second statement claiming that no commercial products are available for soaking them is false.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer to your question is (a) The first statement is true, the second statement is false. Patients can indeed clean oral appliances with a soft-bristled, wet toothbrush. However, there are commercial products available specifically designed for soaking oral appliances. It is important to maintain good oral hygiene practices by regularly cleaning these appliances to remove dental plaque and food particles, and to also use soaking solutions as an adjunct for deeper cleaning and disinfecting.