Once your teeth are straightened by your braces, it will be a lot easier to reach plaque on and in between your teeth. But during your treatment, plaque and food will have additional hiding spots to accumulate and become trapped. Be prepared to spend three times as long brushing your teeth during your treatment. Don’t…
Flossing With Braces Although flossing with braces is tricky, you can get the hang of it with practice if you follow these steps: Floss once a day: Use waxed floss (unwaxed floss is more likely to get caught and shred in your braces), dental tape or a product specifically designed to clean around your braces. Use…
SO YOU JUST GOT BRACES? Welcome to the club! If today is your first day of life with braces, your teeth are likely to feel a little sore. Slight discomfort is completely normal. Any soreness should be gone in just a few days. In the meantime, you may want to stick to soft foods and…
