It’s important to brush and floss to maintain good oral hygiene, but even more so when you have braces. Brushing and flossing after each meal keeps your teeth and gums healthy throughout your orthodontic treatment.
Our team will help you choose the best tools for your teeth and appliance, to get the job done right and efficiently.
Brushing with braces
It’s important to brush and floss to maintain good oral hygiene, but even more so when you have braces. Brushing and flossing after each meal keeps your teeth and gums healthy throughout your orthodontic treatment.
Our team will help you choose the best tools for your teeth and appliance, to get the job done right and efficiently.
- two minutes after every meal
- soft-bristled, small-headed toothbrush or a powered toothbrush
- fluoride toothpaste
Flossing with braces
Flossing daily will help keep your teeth and braces clean, which will also help keep your treatment time on track. Gently slide the floss between each set of teeth using a back and forth motion, making sure to get behind each wire as well. Floss the sides of each tooth beneath the gum line to remove plaque and food particles. Repeat this process until you’ve flossed all of your teeth.
- floss daily
- use a floss threader, special orthodontic thread or a water pick