{"id":134,"date":"2022-10-21T18:46:09","date_gmt":"2022-10-21T18:46:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplyorthoworcester.com\/blog\/?p=134"},"modified":"2022-10-21T18:46:10","modified_gmt":"2022-10-21T18:46:10","slug":"tips-for-brushing-and-flossing-with-braces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplyorthoworcester.com\/blog\/2022\/10\/21\/tips-for-brushing-and-flossing-with-braces\/","title":{"rendered":"An Easy Guide on How to Brush and Floss with Braces"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Did you recently get braces<\/a>? Congratulations! Thanks to advancements in the field of orthodontics, straightening your teeth is more comfortable and convenient than ever before. Of course, there are still a few adjustments you\u2019ll need to make to your day-to-day life, including tweaking your oral hygiene regimen. Luckily, this doesn\u2019t need to be difficult or time-consuming. In fact, here\u2019s a quick guide to easily brushing and flossing with braces!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How To: Easily Brush with Braces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first step to easily (and effectively!) brushing with braces is removing any orthodontic accessories, like rubber bands. From there, use a soft-bristled toothbrush and toothpaste to gently clean each tooth, scrubbing each bracket and wire in the process. After about two minutes, rinse your mouth with clean water and examine your teeth and braces. If you see any lingering food particles, make sure to remove them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How To: Easily Floss with Braces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Flossing with braces takes a bit more effort. Don\u2019t worry \u2013 there are several tools that can help make this process much more seamless. Oral irrigators, for example, use a pressurized stream of water to remove debris. They are both effective and incredibly easy to use, but make sure to get a quick tutorial on how to use them beforehand since there is often a bit of a learning curve at first. You can also use pre-threaded floss (instead of the traditional kind) to carefully clean between each tooth. Ultimately, the option that\u2019s best for you is the one you\u2019ll actually use!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5 Additional Oral Care Best Practices with Braces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Brushing and flossing are two crucial pillars of oral hygiene. Of course, keeping your teeth decay-free and your braces intact requires a few other best practices, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n