Hamilton Orthodontics
Brushing & Flossing
Brushing and Flossing
When you have braces, it’s very important to brush after every meal in order to keep your teeth and gums healthy throughout your orthodontic treatment. Be sure to floss once EVERY day.
Brushing with Braces
Brush your teeth for two minutes after every meal with a soft-bristled, small-headed toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste. As an alternative, you can use a powered toothbrush to increase your brushing effectiveness. Brush the outside and inside surfaces of your teeth using small, gentle, circular motions while positioning the head of the toothbrush at a 45-degree angle to the gum line. Brush your teeth’s chewing surfaces and the inside surface of your front teeth using short, gentle, back-and-forth motions. Pay close attention to the areas around your brackets or other appliances.
Flossing with Braces
Flossing once a day is very important. To floss with braces, use a floss threader or special orthodontic floss to thread the floss behind each wire. If you find that your floss is not removing all of the food particles between your teeth and around your braces, use your water flosser.
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