Orthodontic Brushing and Flossing

Brushing and flossing is especially important while braces are on your teeth. We provide special tooth brushes and other oral hygiene aids to our patients during treatment. Regular brushing and flossing will insure that teeth and gums remain healthy during orthodontic tooth movement.

Oral Hygiene Overview

For a brief overview of oral hygiene tips, please click on the image below. It will launch our flash educational module in a separate window that may answer some of your questions about oral hygiene.


Launch the presentation

Having trouble? Please make sure you have the latest version of the Flash browser plugin in order to correctly view this presentation. This software is available as a free download.

Brush after every meal.

Brushing with Braces
Use a toothbrush with a small amount of toothpaste.

Brushing with Braces
Use circular, vibrating motions around the gumline for about 10 seconds on each tooth.

Orthodontic Tooth Brushing
Brush every tooth slowly.

Orthodontic Tooth Brushing
Brush the lower teeth up and the upper teeth down. It is also important to brush your tongue.

Floss nightly after brushing to remove the plaque missed by brushing.

Flossing with Braces
Carefully pull waxed floss between wire and braces.

Flossing with Braces
Floss carefully around the braces.

Orthodontic Flossing
Floss carefully around the gum area.

Orthodontic Flossing
Floss around each tooth.

Results

Proper Oral Hygiene photo
Proper Oral Hygiene

Poor Oral Hygiene photo
Improper Brushing and Flossing