Brushing & Flossing

Brushing

  • Use a soft toothbrush
  • Brush above and below the braces using a small circular motion with a toothbrush angled at 45 degree
  • Brush above the bracesBrush below the bracesBrush above the bracesBrush below the braces
  • Start to brush from upper right and to the left
  • Then brush the insides and biting surfaces
  • Brush the insides and biting surfacesBrush the insides and biting surfacesBrush the insides and biting surfaces
  • Brushing time to be at least 2 minutes or more (glass hour timer recommended)

Flossing

  • Floss between all teeth at least once a day
  • Insert floss behind (or underneath) archwire
  • Floss behind the archwire
  • Gently clean sides of teeth and gum with an up and down motion
  • Clean the sides of the teeth