How to brush with braces

It's more important than ever to brush and floss regularly when you have braces, so the teeth and gums are healthy after orthodontic treatment. Patients who do not keep their teeth clean may require more frequent visits to the dentist for a professional cleaning. Adults who have a history of gum disease should also see a periodontist during orthodontic treatment.

Brushing and flossing your teeth with braces is easy to learn. There are several new tools developed just for this purpose that will help make it fast and effective.