When wearing braces, you must take a little more time brushing and flossing to avoid stains and cavities. At Alta Loma Dental Care in Alta Loma, CA, we want all of our patients to know the proper ways to brush and floss. This is why we want to remind our patients who wear braces of how to take good oral care at home.
Brushing while wearing braces is a little different than brushing without them. You now have brackets that can collect plaque and wires to be careful with. Brushing with braces takes a little extra time, but the effort is worth it. Nobody wants to deal with awkward staining or decay after their braces are taken off. They should be enjoying their beautiful smile!
To brush well, you need to make sure you are first brushing normally, and then brushing around your brackets. Brush along the tops and bottoms of your brackets with your toothbrush. To brush the sides of your brackets under the wires, use an interdental toothbrush. These are available where most stores sell dental supplies and look like teeny trees.
To floss, invest in Superfloss or a floss threader. This will make flossing much easier by getting under your wires smoothly. Flossing is still very important, as cavities are most likely to occur between teeth.
Proper home care, along with routine dental visits will ensure a healthy and beautiful smile when those braces come off. To schedule an appointment with us at Alta Loma Dental Care of Alta Loma, CA, give us a call at (909) 987-6268 or visit our website, www.altalomadentalcare.com.
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