Oral Hygiene
How to Properly Brush Your Teeth
Keeping your teeth and appliances clean is a must. Brackets, wires and bands can trap food. They also provide places for plaque to build up. The best way to prevent problem is to brush after every meal and snack.
Download a video about keeping your teeth, gums and braces clean
Steps for good brushing:
- Always use a soft toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste.
- Brush around and under braces, not just over them.
- after rinsing, check your braces and all of your teeth.
- Brush and rinse again.
- For best results, follow this 5-2 rule: brush FIVE times a day and brush your teeth Twice each time you brush.
Times to Brush
- Before breakfast
- After breakfast
- After you get home from school
- Before dinner
- Before going to bed.
Anti-Cavity Products
Special products and devices can help keep teeth and braces clean.
- Prescription Fluoride toothpaste, like MI Paste Plus. This Paste is not only fighting against caries but also prevents white spots from forming. It comes in variety of flavors.
- Fluoride mouth rinse, like Phos-Flur, helps prevent tooth decay.
