BRUSHING WITH BRACES
When you get braces, your dentist should guide you on caring for your new smile. But remembering all the details can be tricky. Here's a handy guide to maintaining oral health while wearing traditional braces with brackets. Choose a Smaller Brush Brushing regularly remains crucial for oral hygiene, but consider using a smaller brush that can navigate the additional crevices created by braces. A small-headed brush angled between exposed and bracket-covered areas ensures all food particles are removed. Keeping teeth free from plaque buildup helps prevent stains or discoloration. Be Gentle Brush gently with soft bristles to remove food particles without harming the enamel protecting your teeth. Light brushing also prevents any sharp pulling on braces if a bristle gets caught in a bracket. This approach helps you adjust to the new brushing sensation with braces. Rinse and Maintain Routine Using mouthwash rinses out food particles and combats harmful bacteria growth. Flossing might requ...