How to Floss with Braces

Flossing with braces can be a bit of a nuisance, so we hope to show you some options to take care of your braces and keep them clean!

In this video, Olivia and Dr. Nemeth go over 6 options to floss with braces.

Option 1 is a Floss Threader

A floss threader is easier to maneuver and allows you to fit traditional dental floss underneath the wire on your braces. This is what is recommended by orthodontists and is very similar to the traditional way of flossing your teeth.
https://www.gumbrand.com/gum-eez-thru-floss-threaders-840a.html

Option 2 is the Soft-Pick Advanced

This is Dr. Nemeth's personal favorite tool for cleaning between the teeth with or without braces. This instrument is very good at getting in small spaces between the teeth and cleaning braces, brackets or bridges.
https://www.gumbrand.com/between-teeth-cleaning/picks.html

Option 3 is the ProxaBrush

These proxy brushes are great, they can bend, and they also allow you to reach areas of your mouth that may be difficult to reach with traditional dental floss. They will fit into larger spaces much easier than the soft-picks. These proxy brushes are disposable so you can clean your braces on the go and throw them away!
https://www.gumbrand.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=proxa&order=relevance&dir=desc

Option 4 is The Doctor's Brush Picks

These are the smallest of the tools that we discuss and are excellent for cleaning those tight spaces that the other tools can't fit in between. This is another fantastic option for flossing with braces, and this is another one of Dr. Nemeth's favorite tools for cleaning between the teeth.
https://www.doctorsnightguard.com/oral-care-products/brushpicks/

Option 5 is the Platypus Flosser

This is a very fast and easy option for flossing. The Platypus flosser is very similar to a normal floss pick, but it is customized to fit underneath the wire of your braces so you can floss on the go.
https://www.platypusco.com/Retail-Bag-30-Flossers_p_47.html

Option 6 is the Waterpik

This is by far the best option for cleaning between the teeth with or without braces! It is a great way to clean between the teeth and it can get smaller food particles that the other tools we listed may miss. The Waterpik has multiple different speeds and different nozzles for different purposes. The Waterpik is our favorite and best way for flossing with braces or cleaning between the teeth if you have orthodontics.
https://www.waterpik.com/oral-health/

We hope this helps you keep your braces clean! We love to educate the public about proper oral health care routines including how to floss with braces.

If you have any questions about keeping braces clean or if would like to schedule an appointment, please visit our website,
https://www.drnemeth.com

We are happy to help you.

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Southfield, MI 48034
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