CARE FOR BRACES
Protect your investment.
Brushing your teeth with braces
Brushing and flossing your teeth is CRITICAL when you have braces. When you get your braces, we will show you how to brush and floss in order to maintain healthy gums. Every time you come into our office for a visit Dr. Bret will evaluate your teeth and gum tissues to make sure that you are are brushing correctly.
Brushing Instructions

Brushing: Step 1
Put your tooth brush at a 45 degree angle to your gum tissue.

Brushing: Step 2
Brush your teeth gently flushing out debris that are located within the braces.

Brushing: Step 3
Brush the outer, inner, and top chewing surface of the teeth.

Brushing: Step 4
Use the tip of the brush to clean the front inside surface of the top and bottom teeth.
Flossing Instructions

Flossing: Step 1
Using a piece of floss about 18 inches long, carefully thread the end between braces and wire. You may find a floss threader helpful.

Flossing: Step 2
Carefully floss around the braces.

Flossing: Step 3
Carefully, floss around the gum tissue.

Flossing: Step 4
Use the tip of the brush to clean the front inside surface of the top and bottom teeth.