How do you floss with braces?

Cleaning and flossing your teeth while wearing braces is critical for your smile and overall health.

Flossing, or cleaning between teeth with wax-covered thread, scrapes the hard-to-reach regions that the brush misses, especially when brackets and wires are there. Floss between each tooth once a day, then clean around the brackets and under the wires with a little interproximal brush.

Even if flossing takes longer with braces, don’t skip it. While your braces are aligning your teeth for a more confident smile, flossing regularly will help to avoid gum disease and tooth decay.

Let us walk you through how to floss your teeth while wearing braces:
STEP 1- Rinse your mouth with water: Swishing some water around in your mouth before brushing your teeth may be beneficial. You can spit and repeat. This helps to clear your mouth of any loose food particles.

STEP 2- Use the flosser: With braces on, flossing may appear to be a challenging process. Plackers, which are floss on a stick, Platypus Orthodontia Flossers, and water flossers are all options worth considering. These flossing gadgets are faster and easier to use than traditional floss and can be found in most places.

STEP 3- Gargle with mouthwash: Swish a capful of mouthwash in your mouth for at least 30 seconds after flossing.

STEP 4- Gargle twice a day with salt water: Gargle twice a day, once in the morning and once at night. If you have a sore, it may sting at first, but it can be soothing for small oral injuries.

Flossing assists in the removal of food and germs that can cause stains and cavities. They can also help to avoid gingivitis and other oral health issues. Taking care of your teeth with braces is time demanding, but it is worthwhile. You can make an appointment with your dentist to get additional information.

Schedule your appointment with Azle Dentist TX today and get the treatment on time!