Braces?!??!?!


Question: ok so i got braces about 2 weeks ago, and im still having trouble brushing my teeth, Its so hard to brush my 3rd tooth from the front, because a metal thingy is covering it. What's a good trick to brush my teeth??? details please!


Answers: ok so i got braces about 2 weeks ago, and im still having trouble brushing my teeth, Its so hard to brush my 3rd tooth from the front, because a metal thingy is covering it. What's a good trick to brush my teeth??? details please!

Most of my new ortho patients find it difficult to brush their teeth now that there are lots of metals and wires covering the teeth. The best way to clean them is to use an orthodontic toothbrush-it's specially designed to clean surfaces above and below your bracket (that metal thingy cemented on your tooth), an interdental brush-to clean the spaces between brackets and small spaces that are not reached by your toothbrush, and your interdental floss to clean the surfaces in between your teeth. Request your orthodontist to teach you the proper brushing technique, and how to use the interdental brush and floss properly. Plus, I recommend lots of patience while cleaning your teeth! Happy brushing!

getone of those slanted toothbrushes,i cant remember what is called :]

there's no trick to it, u just brush what isn't coverd so u don't get those weird white squares

interdental toothbrush! i have the exact same problem- there's a hook for the elastic bands on my third tooth and i couldn't get behind it.

i've only just discovered these toothbrushes now (after having braces for over two years, getting them off in a week!) and they work wonders!





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