Caring for your teeth while wearing braces

Contributed by the Specialist Dental Group® 

Due to the nature of metal braces, thorough oral hygiene is more difficult and braces wearers will have an increased tendency of developing tartar, gingivitis or even demineralization of tooth enamel.

Brushing your teeth after every meal is highly recommended. You will need to complement this with interdental brushing or flossing using an interdental brush or floss thread.

Brushing Tips for Braces Wearers

• Use the correct angle
  Always clean along the gum margin with your toothbrush tilted at 45° angle. This will remove plaque which frequently collects along the gum margin to prevent gum infection.
• Use the correct action
  When brushing your teeth, move your toothbrush gently in a circular motion with the tips of the toothbrush remaining at the same place.
• Interdental Brush
  Brushing alone is not enough to clean your mouth. It is recommended to supplement your oral care regime with an interdental brush which is a small brush that looks like a “Christmas tree”. It comes with a single small tuft on a filament and is available with a straight or angled brush head to clean those difficult to reach areas. 

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