{"id":169,"date":"2023-12-02T19:16:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-02T19:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.superbracesworcester.com\/blog\/?p=169"},"modified":"2023-12-13T19:18:08","modified_gmt":"2023-12-13T19:18:08","slug":"everything-you-need-to-know-about-brushing-and-flossing-with-braces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.superbracesworcester.com\/blog\/2023\/12\/02\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-brushing-and-flossing-with-braces\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything You Need to Know About Brushing and Flossing with Braces"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.superbracesworcester.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-300x200.png\" alt=\"a patient with braces brushing their teeth\" class=\"wp-image-170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.superbracesworcester.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.superbracesworcester.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.superbracesworcester.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image.png 975w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve just started your orthodontic journey, you\u2019re probably looking ahead to the light at the end of the tunnel\u2014that dazzling, future smile you\u2019re working towards should be all the motivation you need to do things correctly and ensure that your braces do their job as intended! This includes oral hygiene; patients with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.superbracesworcester.com\/traditional-braces.html\">braces<\/a> must continue to brush and floss diligently. However, this isn\u2019t always easy, given the real estate that the brackets and wires take up inside your mouth! Continue reading below for a few useful tips that are certain to help you brush and floss correctly during your time with braces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips for Brushing with Braces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At first, brushing with braces might seem like a big challenge, but with a little practice, you\u2019ll get the hang of it in no time. There really aren\u2019t many differences, but the presence of the brackets and wires might make things seem difficult. Consider these tips to help you out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Before brushing, you should remove any elastic bands that you wear with your braces or other removable orthodontic appliances.<\/li><li>Don\u2019t just clean your teeth\u2014also clean your braces! Brush each bracket, wire, and pin, moving top to bottom and all the way around your upper and lower teeth. Spend two minutes doing this; each quadrant of your mouth should receive about 30 seconds of brushing time.<\/li><li>There are toothbrushes designed specifically for patients with braces; electric toothbrushes also tend to be useful.<\/li><li>After brushing, rinse your mouth thoroughly and inspect it closely to ensure you\u2019ve gotten everything!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips for Flossing with Braces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The bottom line is that flossing is just as important as brushing\u2014your toothbrush cannot clean your whole mouth on its own, and flossing is the only way to cover what your brush can\u2019t reach. This becomes even more apparent for those with braces, and unfortunately, the brackets and wires don\u2019t do any favors for patients who are trying to floss correctly. That said, here are some tips that are certain to help:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Floss daily\u2014no exceptions! You can rinse your mouth with water beforehand to help dislodge food particles.<\/li><li>You might consider using a floss threader designed for patients with braces; this is certain to make things easier! A Waterpik, which relies on a gentle pressurized stream of water, can also be used if you have access to one.<\/li><li>Traditional (waxed) floss can be used, but you\u2019ll want to thread it carefully under the main wire of the braces before passing it between two teeth. An 18-inch strand should suffice. Be sure not to snap the floss!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In any case, no matter how diligent you are about at-home oral hygiene during your time with braces, you\u2019ll still need to keep up with your regularly scheduled checkups to ensure that your treatment stays on track and your oral health remains in tip-top shape!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our team here at Super Braces of Worcester is excited to provide families in the Worcester community with high-quality care! We\u2019re thrilled to offer a wide range of orthodontic services for patients of all ages, including traditional metal braces as well as Invisalign clear aligners. If you have any questions about the blog or you\u2019d like to arrange a visit for yourself or a loved one, feel free to give us a call today or visit us <a href=\"https:\/\/www.superbracesworcester.com\/contact.html\">online<\/a> for additional information or assistance. <strong>Telephone: (508) 755-2207.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve just started your orthodontic journey, you\u2019re probably looking ahead to the light at the end of the tunnel\u2014that dazzling, future smile you\u2019re working towards should be all the motivation you need to do things correctly and ensure that your braces do their job as intended! 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