Oral Hygiene With Braces

Now that you have your orthodontic appliances or braces in place, keeping your teeth, gums and appliances clean is most important.

Braces, wires, bands and retainers all can trap food particles and make it difficult to brush or floss away plaque. Plaque is a sticky layer of harmful bacteria, food, saliva and debris which if allowed to build up, can attack your teeth and gums causing cavities and gum disease.

Brushing and flossing after every meal and snack is the only way to prevent plaque build up, tooth decay, and gum disease.