How to brush your teeth with braces

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1 Do your first toothbrush with an orthodontist / dental hygienist. If possible, make an appointment with him after installing the staples. There is a chance that you will need to rinse with water, as it is sometimes difficult for the technician to clean the teeth around the braces. For people with gum disease, it is better to replace the toothpick with rinsing with water. Ask if your doctor can use a water-to-air dental gun instead.

2 Brush your teeth after every meal. This may seem tedious to you, but it is extremely important. Inflammation of the gums (gingivitis) occurs within 48 hours and can be caused by insufficient or inappropriate brushing or flossing. If you do not brush your teeth after eating, your teeth may become stained when you remove the braces. The following steps will teach you the best ways to brush your teeth. Do them every day after meals and even after the inflammation has subsided.

Rinse your mouth. Before starting, rinse your mouth, spit it out and repeat. This will clear food debris from your mouth.
Rinse your toothbrush. You hardly want to "feed" your gingivitis. Rinse your toothbrush with hot water. Run your fingers over the bristles to get rid of any food debris on the brush from the last time. Then rinse it off with cold water if you find it too unpleasant to feel warm water in your mouth.
Proceed directly to brushing your teeth. Squeeze the toothpaste onto the brush. Start with the bottom row of teeth. Point the bristles up, tilting them slightly towards your teeth, and start brushing the outside of your teeth. Move the brush from side to side, gradually moving it up. This is how you remove food debris from the braces. Follow this procedure all the way down the bottom row of staples until you are done.Spit if necessary. Turn the brush over, pointing the bristles down and tilting slightly towards your teeth. Repeat the procedure, gradually moving the brush downward. Continue brushing your upper teeth this way until you're done. Spit if necessary.
Tuck the bristles down and clean the top of the braces on the top row of teeth by moving the brush from side to side. Flip the brush over and repeat with the bottom of the braces on the bottom row of teeth. This removes plaque from the part of the tooth closest to the gum. You also remove pieces of food stuck on top of the staples.
Reverse this procedure. Flip the bristles up and brush the underside of the braces on the top row of teeth. So unlike the previous steps, where the bristles were directed away from the gums, you brush the top of your teeth with the bristles directed toward the gums. Move the brush from side to side to remove plaque. Then flip it over and repeat along the top of the braces on the bottom row of teeth.
Flip the brush over, directing the bristles directly to the surface of the teeth. Brush left and right on the outside of the upper and lower row of teeth. Brush each row separately. It is best if you have an orthodontic brush for this step, since you are cleaning metal, but a regular brush will work as well. Now bite your teeth together and brush up and down the entire row. This will help you remove plaque near the top of your teeth that you might have missed if the brush was slipping. In the same position, gently brush your teeth in a circular motion.
Open your mouth wide and start brushing the top of your teeth (the part where your molar teeth bite into food). Be sure to reach the farthest teeth (wisdom teeth, if you have one). It is good if you brush the back walls of the farthest teeth - from the side of the throat. Many people forget to clean there, and as a result, they develop bad breath, plaque and, of course, gum disease.
Brush the inside of your teeth. At the same time, move the brush from side to side, up and down, and then do it in a circular motion. The inner side of the teeth is easiest to clean as there are no braces on it (although there are braces that fit on the inner side as well; in this case, it is recommended to repeat the above steps, pointing the brush in the opposite direction).
Flip your brush sideways. It should lie across the gaps of your teeth. Brush side to side along the row, adjusting the brush as you move. This cleans up the easily accessible spaces between your teeth.
Let's start cleaning the oral cavity. She filled microbes, which clearly does not benefit the treatment and prevention of gingivitis, as it is provoked by microorganisms, plaque and food debris. Spit it out before you start, if necessary. Using your toothbrush, begin gently brushing your gums above (or below) your teeth. Then rotate the brush 180 degrees with the bristles towards your cheek. It is more difficult to clean, but if it is too hard for you, pull it back with your other hand. Spit it out. Turn the brush upside down and clean under the tongue, the underside of the gums, and the palate. Then stick out your tongue and brush it off. In this case, be sure to exhale, otherwise you will have a gag reflex. Spit and rinse your mouth and toothbrush.
Check your teeth. Do they look clean? If you see plaque or food debris anywhere, brush it off with a washed brush. If you feel like it, quickly brush your teeth again (however you like) to get rid of anything you might have missed.
If you have a monofilament brush, please follow this step, if not, skip it. Rinse your monoblock brush and brush it over the top of your braces without toothpaste. Most braces have holes that are hard to see, so try to brush into each bracket. Do the same with the bottom of the staples. Rub each tooth lightly, but pay a lot of attention to brushing between teeth.Rinse your mouth and spit it out if necessary.
It's time to floss. Take a long piece of dental floss, wrap it around your finger, and clean the spaces between your teeth. Try brushing around the tooth (bending the floss) rather than just dropping the floss straight down. This will remove any plaque stuck between your teeth. If your braces are held in place with an arch, it is almost impossible to thread under or over it, so use it as best you can. But if you have No double arch, it is recommended to thoroughly floss the gaps above or below the arch as this is the most effective way to get rid of gingivitis and clean your teeth well.
After flossing, rinse your mouth with mouthwash for 30 seconds. It will be better if it has anti-inflammatory effects. Then spit and rinse your mouth with a little water.

3 Twice a day - morning and evening - rinse your mouth with salt water. If you have a sore throat or mouth, this solution can help relieve pain as well as gingivitis.

4 Cut back on sugar or eliminate it from your diet altogether. Sugary foods and sodas ruin your teeth, causing plaque, which in turn leads to gingivitis. Check out other articles on wikiHow on how to quit harmful habits.

5 Eat fruits and foods high in fiber. The vitamins and minerals in these foods can help you fight and prevent gingivitis. They also help maintain health.

6 Baking soda. Add a little water to the baking soda so that you get a paste rather than a liquid mixture. Use your finger to rub your gums with it.

7 Use these tips to get rid of and prevent gingivitis in the future. Now you can boldly give everyone your beautiful smile.

8 Note that your orthodontist will most likely give you an interdental brush, a fine-tipped wand for cleaning between the archwire and the tooth. Replace the head often, otherwise it will become very bulky. If your orthodontist did not provide one, you can find one in many stores. It's very comfortable.

Tips

After the braces have been tightened, use a soft toothbrush for much less pain.
Brush all your teeth - you don't want unbrushed teeth to stand out in a different color.
Buy an interdental brush: it cleans well in hard-to-reach places. Ask your orthodontist for it or ask about where you can find it (it's inexpensive and very useful for cleaning between braces).
You will need a lot of patience as it is not easy to wear braces and keep them in good condition, but you need to learn to love and care for them. You don’t want to know how people’s teeth become when they improperly monitor equipment.
Never forget to clean under a metal arc. When doing this, use a thin brush (perhaps your dentist can give you).
Do not press hard on the brush and use warm (not too hot) water.
Do not use whitening toothpaste: when you remove the braces, you will see how the marks stand out against the background of discolored teeth.
Now in many stores you can find Plackers miniflossers. They look like stretched dental floss on a small stand.
Don't be afraid to wear braces: many people use them.
Brush your teeth with lukewarm water, as it soothes your teeth a little and softens the brush when you change the arc.
Small circles are a good shape for braces. Each should be cleaned for 25-30 seconds.

Warnings

Brush your teeth every time you eat very sweet or dark foods.
Clean without pressure, but effectively. Braces and wires may look strong, but they are actually fragile.
Be careful not to damage your gums when brushing your teeth. If they bleed (almost) every time you brush your teeth, see your dentist.You may have gingivitis.
When cleaning the staples, try not to press on them, otherwise they will bend!

What do you need

Toothbrush (or brushes)
Toothpaste with multiple cleansing effects
Dental floss
Soda
Mouthwash
Miniflossers (optional)
Dental water-to-air gun (optional)
Please note that all of these items can be purchased at stores that sell dental products. We do not provide them.