We are taught from an early age to brush and floss our teeth to maintain good oral hygiene. Most likely, after you have finished eating your breakfast, you will go straight to the bathroom to brush your teeth. When it's time to sleep, you brush your teeth once more.
Even though many individuals exaggerate how often they floss, we all know it's vital in the back of our minds. On the other hand, Braces might make brushing and flossing your teeth much more difficult. The following are five suggestions for keeping your braces clean. Continue reading for tips on how to have a brighter smile.
- Brushing
Before you begin brushing your teeth, rinse your mouth with water. This will help break up any loose food particles and make the rest of the brushing process much easier overall. Use fluoride toothpaste to clean your teeth. To brush your teeth at a 45-degree angle, start at the gum line and work your way up. After that, brush the tops of the brackets, followed by the bottoms of the brackets and the wire, as shown. Take it easy. Ideally, every tooth at the gum line and along the brackets should be cleaned in order to clean as much tooth surface as possible. Due to the wear and tear that is caused by the braces, you should replace your toothbrush more frequently. Students might consider bringing a travel toothbrush with them to school in addition to their other school supplies. Make sure to wash your teeth after every snack and dinner, once more.
- Floss
When the dentist asks, "Do you routinely floss?" we've all experienced the awkward experience of telling a small white lie to get out of a jam. Although this at times can be time-consuming, it is necessary to keep your braces clean. It removes food that has become caught in the teeth, as well as plaque that your toothbrush may have missed. Invest in a floss threader to make navigating your braces easier. It will assist you in getting the floss where you want it, and you will know what to do with the rest!
- Soft toothbrush
It is critical to clean the area between your brackets and your gums on the top of your teeth. The toothbrush's bristles must come into contact with the gums to properly clean the enamel. To prevent irritating your gums, use a toothbrush with softer bristles. Angle the toothbrush toward the gums.
- Floss threader or a water flosser
Flossing is one of the most difficult aspects of dental hygiene while wearing braces. The threader will be easier to guide through the wire if the floss is tied before use. Remove more plaque by cutting it away with a saw-like motion. You might also want to consider investing in a Waterpik water flosser. It cleans with a spray of water and is a quick and simple method of flossing for busy people.
- The Tongue
It is vital to brush your tongue since it helps keep your breath fresh. No one likes to be plagued by bad breath as they go about their daily activities. It's also vital since it aids in the removal of bacteria that may have accumulated on the surface of your tongue and become infected. To prevent bacteria from hiding in your braces, it's important to brush your teeth after wearing them.
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