Cleaning Your Braces with Oral-B
Braces help straighten your smile and correct misalignment, but brackets and wires can also create new areas for plaque to hide—making your smile more vulnerable to staining, tooth decay, and other issues. A thorough oral care routine can help keep support a cleaner mouth to help keep your teeth and gums in good condition. When wearing braces be sure to:
Brush 2X/day with an Oral-B iO Electric Toothbrush: It can be tough to clean around brackets and wires, allowing more opportunities for food particles and plaque to accumulate in. Brush twice daily with an electric toothbrush to help protect teeth and gums form plaque to maintain a cleaner smile.
Maintain a Balanced Diet: Foods high in sugars can increase plaque buildup, especially when wearing braces. Opt for fruits, vegetables, and whole grains to help limit plaque and keep your smile healthy.
Visit Your Dental Professional Regularly: Keep up regularly with orthodontic visits to keep braces properly adjusted. Additionally, it’s important to go in for professional cleanings and checkups at least twice a year to better monitor your oral health.
Following a complete oral care routine while wearing braces can help keep your teeth and gums in good condition, so when those brackets and wires do come off, you can confidently reveal your newly straightened smile.
