Brushing And Flossing While Wearing Braces

Before you brush your teeth at night, begin flossing. Be sure to clean carefully along and under the gum lines. Flossing dislodges food deposits that breed bacteria and decay. With braces there's more territory to floss but there is help! A reusable floss threader it makes it easy to pull floss underneath your arch wire. With the little practice you’ll be flossing like a pro.

Before you begin to brush, selected toothbrush with soft bristles. Toothbrushes today are orthodontic contoured, with a channel cut-out so the bristles in the center of shorter. This allows you to brush your teeth and braces simultaneously.

For more information about brushing and flossing while wearing braces, check out this video from the American Association of Orthodontists.