{"id":24982,"date":"2021-08-26T15:27:52","date_gmt":"2021-08-26T14:27:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/?page_id=24982"},"modified":"2024-11-21T19:09:28","modified_gmt":"2024-11-21T18:09:28","slug":"brush-teeth-with-braces","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/braces-for-adults\/brush-teeth-with-braces\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Brush Your Teeth With Braces: Toothbrushes, Floss and Other Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

When you get your new set of dental braces<\/a> put on, you need to relearn how to brush your teeth with braces<\/strong>. Brushing your teeth may seem simple, but you may take some time to adjust to the brackets and wires that are now in the way. <\/p>

If you need to learn how to properly take care of your teeth, and keep them clean with braces on, keep reading!<\/p>

How do you brush your teeth with braces, step by step?<\/h2>

Brushing teeth with braces<\/strong> is similar to how you were previously brushing your teeth. However, you will want to take care and be gentle, and some types<\/a> might be trickier than others to clean. <\/p>

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Conventional metal<\/a> and ceramic braces are slightly harder to clean due to the rubber bands covering each bracket. Self-ligating braces are slightly easier to clean because they don’t have elastic bands. If you have lingual braces, you may find it a little more difficult to brush between and around the brackets and wire, as they sit on the inside of your teeth.<\/p>

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At first, you may have a little braces pain<\/a>, so you may not want to go anywhere near them. But, it’s important that you do so that plaque and bacteria don’t build up.<\/p>

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An electric toothbrush is a great choice of toothbrush for braces<\/strong> as they are good at removing plaque and getting into slightly harder-to-reach areas behind the wires and brackets. Interdental brushes will also help with this, as well as mouthwash and floss. Regular floss may be quite difficult to use, so consider a water flosser. <\/p>

How to brush your teeth with braces<\/h3>
  1. Rinse off your toothbrush and apply your favourite toothpaste.<\/li>
  2. Hold the toothbrush at a 45-degree angle to your gum line.<\/li>
  3. Start gently moving the brush in circular motions around your braces and teeth.<\/li>
  4. Clean the front, back, and top of each tooth for two minutes total.<\/li>
  5. Spend about 30 seconds properly brushing each quadrant of your mouth.<\/li>
  6. Use an interdental brush to get in between teeth and under the archwires.<\/li>
  7. Finally, remember to brush your tongue when you are finished. Doing so helps your breath smell clean and fresh.<\/li>
  8. Rinse your mouth.<\/li> <\/ol>
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    How to use an interdental brush<\/h3>

    Using this little tool helps remove plaque from the wires, especially if you have trouble flossing with braces. This special brush reaches where your normal brush can’t. Here’s how to use it:<\/p>

    1. Slide the brush gently between your brackets.<\/li>
    2. Move the brush up and down on both sides of the brackets.<\/li>
    3. Run the brush along the wires as you move from bracket to bracket.<\/li>
    4. Rinse with water when you are done flossing.<\/li>
    5. Make sure to replace the interdental brush when it starts to wear out.<\/li> <\/ol>

      Overall, many patients find using the interdental toothbrush easier than flossing, although some dentists argue that it isn’t a replacement. Either way, it can help improve your oral health.<\/p>

      Tips for brushing with braces<\/h3>
      • Rinse your mouth with water first to remove loose food particles from your brackets.<\/li>
      • Don’t use whitening toothpaste or whitening mouthwash products. They will cause your teeth to be a different color when you have the braces taken off. If you accidentally use one of these dental products, rinse right away with water.<\/li>
      • Brushing and flossing is important to avoid tooth decay. Many patients use a floss threader or an interdental brush to remove plaque and food, but its worth considering a water flosser.<\/li>
      • Consider watching tutorial videos on “how to brush your teeth with braces”.<\/li>
      • Use a water flosser before brushing (after brushing it washes away the benefits of your toothpaste).<\/li> <\/ul>

        The following video shows how to brush with braces<\/strong> using a sonic toothbrush, interdental brushes and then a water flosser. <\/p>

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