It is essential to maintain good oral hygiene while you are wearing braces. To keep your smile healthy while wearing braces, we encourage you to follow these steps:

• Brush your teeth three times a day, especially after meals
• Clean around your brackets and wires thoroughly
• Floss every day, even if you require a floss threader to reach between your braces
• Rinse your teeth each time you clean them
• Pay attention to the list of foods to avoid with braces

We understand caring for your smile may be difficult while wearing braces, but we encourage you to maintain good oral hygiene. Poor oral hygiene while wearing braces may result in tooth damage, tooth decay or prolonged orthodontic treatment.