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Orthodontic Brushing & Flossing

Brushing and Flossing your Teeth

Brush After Every Meal

  • Use a toothbrush with a small amount of toothpaste.
  • Use circular, vibrating motions around the gumline for about 10 seconds on each tooth.
  • Brush every tooth slowly.
  • Brush the lower teeth up and the upper teeth down. Also brush your tongue and the roof of your mouth.

Floss Nightly After Brushing

  • Carefully pull waxed floss between wire and braces.
  • Floss carefully around the braces.
  • Floss carefully around the gum area.
  • Floss around each tooth.