Orthodontic Brushing and Flossing

Brush after every meal.

Brushing with Braces
Brushing with Braces
Use a toothbrush with a small amount of toothpaste.
Use circular, vibrating motions around the gumline for about 10 seconds on each tooth.
Brushing with Braces
Use a toothbrush with a small amount of toothpaste.
Use circular, vibrating motions around the gumline for about 10 seconds on each tooth.
Orthodontic Tooth Brushing
Orthodontic Tooth Brushing
Brush every tooth slowly.
Brush the lower teeth up and the upper teeth down. Also brush your tongue and the roof of your mouth.

Floss nightly after brushing to remove the plaque missed by brushing.

Flossing with Braces
Flossing with Braces
Carefully pull waxed floss between wire and braces.
Floss carefully around the braces.
Orthodontic Flossing
Orthodontic Flossing
Floss carefully around the gum area.
Floss around each tooth.

Results

Proper Oral Hygiene photo
Poor Oral Hygiene photo
Proper
Oral Hygiene
Improper
Brushing and Flossing