BRUSHING WITH BRACES

STEP-1

Brush in a circular motion involving teeth and gums at the tooth and gum junction.

STEP-2

Brush gently over the tooth and appliance, downward for upper teeth and upward for lower teeth.

STEPS-3 & 4

Brush areas over and under the braces.

STEP-5

Brush the insides of your teeth both upper and lower.

STEP-6

Brush the chewing surfaces of your teeth both upper and lower.

FINALLY CLEAN THE TONGUE.

After eating – The pH levels in the mouth drop and your saliva has a higher acid content. Brushing your teeth can rub these acids deeper into enamel of your teeth. You need to wait at least 20 to 30 minutes after a meal to brush your teeth.

Brushes with Soft Bristles are recommended: Hard-bristled brushes can wear down enamel and aggravate gums that might already be sore from a recent orthodontics adjustment. Soft-bristled brushes can clean just as effectively without doing this harm.