BRUSHING TEETH WITH BRACES

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All of Your Brushing & Flossing How-To's

It is important to brush and floss after every meal in order to keep your teeth and gums healthy throughout your treatment. Let us know if you have any questions in choosing the right toothbrush, toothpaste or dental floss.

When & How to
Brush With Braces

> Brush your teeth for two minutes after every meal with a soft-bristled, small-headed toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste.

> Brush the outside and inside surfaces of your teeth using small, gentle, circular motions while positioning the head of the toothbrush at a 45-degree angle to the gum line.

> Brush your teeth’s chewing surfaces and inside surface of your front teeth using short, gentle back-and-forth motions.

> The electric toothbrush you receive when starting your braces treatment should be used for the best brushing effectiveness.**

Flossing With Braces

Flossing after every meal will help keep your teeth and braces clean which will also keep your treatment time on track. Using a floss threader or special orthodontic floss, thread the floss behind each wire by wrapping the ends of the floss around your pointer fingers, leaving a few inches of taught floss between both fingers. Floss the sides of each tooth and beneath the gum line to remove any plaque and food particles. If the floss is not removing all the food particles between your teeth, ask about a water flosser.
  • Corrects preexisting bite problems before they progress.
  • Corrects alignment problems.
  • Prevents serious orthodontic issues.
  • Improves the smile.
  • Allows children to brush and floss like normal.
  • Doesn’t interfere with sports, playing instruments or speech.
  • Helps break dangerous oral habits, such as thumb-sucking.
  • Increases self esteem
  • Reduces the duration of Phase 2 treatment.
  • Can make Phase 2 treatment easier.

THE PROCESS

Getting Started With BRACES

If Invisalign sounds like it is the right fit for you, call or text us to set up a complimentary consultation.
During this consultation, Dr. Holt, Dr. Tyler, or Dr. Behpour will:

Review your dental and medical history

Perform a complete oral exam

Help you determine if braces is the best route for you

Create you a customized treatment plan with before and after simulation

Discuss flexible payment plan options and insurance benefits if applicable

GET STARTED

Invisalign Home Care

> Wear your aligners for 20-22 hrs a day, that means you can leave them out for up to 4 hrs a day.

> Wear your elastics, if applicable, as instructed.

> Brush your Invisalign aligners at least once a day with a toothbrush and toothpaste.

> Floss once daily.

> Keep all of your aligners in a safe place away from pets and extreme heat.

> Do not throw out any aligners until we tell you too. If your aligner isn’t in your mouth it is the case.