Orthodontic Brushing and Flossing
Oral Hygiene Overview
For a brief overview of oral hygiene tips, please click on the image below. It will launch our educational module in a separate window that may answer some of your questions about oral hygiene.
Brush after every meal.
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Use a toothbrush with a small amount of toothpaste.
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Use circular, vibrating motions around the gumline for about 10 seconds on each tooth.
Floss nightly after brushing to remove the plaque missed by brushing.
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Carefully pull waxed floss between wire and braces.
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Floss carefully around the braces.
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Floss carefully around the gum area.
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Floss around each tooth.
Results
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Proper Oral Hygiene
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Improper Brushing and Flossing