Brushing and flossing your teeth can be a daunting task when you are faced with a mouth full of metal braces. However, it is even more important that you maintain proper oral hygiene because more food particles will get stuck in your teeth from wearing braces. With traditional metal braces, you must learn to maneuver your brushing and flossing without damaging the wires.
Ask your dentist about specially designed floss for people wearing braces. Such floss makes threading through wires and gripping easier, making maneuvering the floss better for you. Floss gently and be careful not to shred the floss on your wires. Brush and floss at least twice a day, if not more, since braces trap more food particles in your teeth.
Brush after you floss so that the fluoride toothpaste reaches more parts of your teeth. Brush with a soft brush, brushing down from the top and then up from the bottom of each tooth. There are also brushes designed for cleaning between two braces known as a proxabrush. Consult your dentist in Leeds if you would like to know more. Don’t forget to brush your tongue as usual.
Fluoride enhanced mouthwash will also benefit braces wearers. Be sure to visit your dentist regularly to maintain your braces and ensure that your teeth are staying clean amidst all the metalwork. Braces will give you the straighter teeth you desire, but be sure it’s not at the cost of tooth decay!
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