I got my braces on, Now what? How can I keep my teeth clean with braces? Toothtime Family Dentistry

Cleaning and flossing your teeth when you have braces is vitally important to your smile and your health.

Flossing, or using wax-covered thread to clean between teeth, scrubs the hard-to-reach places that are easily missed by brushes, especially with brackets and wires in the way. Floss between each tooth once a day, and use a small interproximal brush to clean around the brackets and under the wires.

Don’t skip flossing, even if it takes more time with your braces. These flossing techniques may make the process faster and easier. No matter which method you choose, it’s important to floss regularly to prevent gum disease and tooth decay while braces are working to align your teeth for a more confident smile.

----- How to use traditional floss with braces

Cut an 18- to 24-inch piece of floss.
Thread the floss between the main wire and your teeth. It helps to be in front of a mirror so you can watch the thread to make sure it’s going where you’d like it to.
Wrap the ends of the floss around your index fingers to make handling the floss easier.
Gently press the floss between the two teeth, and slide the floss up and down along the sides of both teeth. If you’re doing the top teeth, make an upside-down U shape: Go up the side of one tooth to the gumline, and then go down the side of the other tooth.
Remove the floss, and gently unthread it from behind the wire. Be careful to not pop the floss out of the tooth. You might accidentally knock the wire and pop it out of the bracket.
Move to the next pair of teeth, and repeat the process.

--- How to floss with a Waterpik

Fill the machine’s water reservoir with water. You can add mouthwash to the water for an antibacterial bonus. However, this isn’t necessary.
Insert the tapered tip on the water flosser. Press to send water through the flosser to make sure it’s working correctly and that the water pressure is strong enough for you.

Lean over the sink, and place the tip of the flosser in your mouth.
Turn the water flosser on. Close your lips to keep water from splashing out of your mouth. Allow the water to drain out of your mouth while you’re flossing.

Glide the water stream along the gumline and between each tooth.

Takeaway

Braces can help create a confident smile. They can also reduce your chance of experiencing oral health problems in the future. However, taking care of your teeth while you have braces is vital for many reasons. Brushing and flossing help remove food and bacteria that can lead to staining and cavities. They can also prevent gingivitis and other oral health problems that can be problematic later in life.

Taking care of your teeth while you have braces may be time-consuming, but you’ll be thankful for the effort when the braces come off and your smile is beautiful and healthy.

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