Flossing With Braces

The Beim Orthodontics team knows that oral hygiene is important, whether you have braces on your teeth or not.  If you are a person who wears braces, caring for your teeth and gums can become somewhat challenging. Without daily oral hygiene practices, you may become prone to cavities and tooth decay during your time in braces.

Naturally, you know that brushing your teeth each morning and night, as well as after you eat, will help keep your mouth healthy and clean during the months you wear braces. But flossing is also an important part of your hygiene routine. Flossing with braces can be tricky, but it's not impossible.

Flossing Tips for Those with Braces

Use a floss threader! It is a small plastic needle that will help you guide the floss between your wires and teeth. Give yourself enough floss to thread, about 12-18 inches. Guide the needle under the wires and once the floss is behind the wire, you can move the floss easily between your teeth removing any food particles. Repeat this between each tooth making sure you use a clean section of the floss.

Another helpful tool that Beim Orthodontics suggests is a proxy brush. The proxy brush can remove and loosen food particles. If you need any helpful tips to keeping your braces clean, Beim Orthodontics staff are trained to help you achieve that beautiful smile.