Keeping Your Teeth Clean During Orthodontic Treatment

Maintaining a clean smile while wearing braces helps keep orthodontic treatment on track. Food and plaque can collect around brackets and wires, so daily cleaning matters.

Rinse with water before brushing to loosen debris. Brush at least twice a day for two minutes, floss daily and replace your toothbrush regularly so the bristles can clean effectively.

Angle your toothbrush toward the gumline and clean carefully above and below each bracket. Regular dental cleanings and orthodontic visits are also important during treatment.