Braces and Oral Hygiene

 

How Often Should You Brush with Braces?

How often you should brush when you have braces depends on how often you eat during the day. I recommend brushing after every time you eat, but at least three times a day. If you can’t brush after a meal, then rinse your mouth with water to wash away larger food particles until you’re able to brush.

Having brackets and wires on your teeth makes it a little more difficult to brush and it also takes longer. I typically tell my patients to bump up their brushing to three minutes instead of the usual two since it takes more time and effort to get around all the brackets. It’s important not to press too hard when you brush to protect the braces but also avoid damaging your gums.

What Should You Use to Brush and Floss with Braces?

Here are a few recommendations for tools to use to brush and floss braces. Just remember to find a toothbrush and floss that works best for you and that you’ll be able to use every day.

Brushing

  • An extra soft toothbrush will make it easier to brush. Turn it on an angle and go straight down and then also angle up from the bottom. Try making circles around the brackets to remove food and plaque that hides underneath them.
  • If you’re having trouble getting all the debris out from around your braces, try a water flosser like Waterpik. This can help rinse the hard-to-reach spaces.
  • An interproximal brush (or proxy brush) is a great tool for a quick clean if you don’t have time to brush and floss after a meal. It has a tapered brush on one end to slide underneath your wires and remove plaque so it doesn’t embed itself on your teeth and around the brackets. Just be careful while using it so you don’t loosen brackets.

Interproximal brush for braces

  • As for the type of toothpaste to use, always choose one that has fluoride in it to help strengthen enamel and protect your teeth. Also, it’s best to stay away from whitening toothpaste to avoid creating different shades on your teeth that become visible when your braces are removed.

 

 

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