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• Steps
• Tips
• Warnings
• What do you need

Many teenagers are forced to wear braces. And not only teenagers, but also adults and children wear them! It's not the end of the world, but brushing your teeth with braces isn't easy and can take a long time. The first few times it can take 5-10 minutes to brush, floss, and all the rest! Read this article to learn how to brush your teeth with new braces.

Steps

1. 1 Get a good toothbrush. Your orthodontist may recommend one for you. If not, use a regular brush (not electric) or ask him which one is best. Other people who wear braces may give you the wrong brushing advice. You need to buy a special brush with a pointed end and a groove (ask your orthodontist).
2. 2 Apply the paste to the brush as usual. Start brushing your teeth in small circular motions.First in front, then behind, then the chewing surface. If your orthodontist has recommended that you brush your teeth differently, do as he says.
3. 3 When brushing your teeth, position the brush at an angle to the braces. Then slowly move your toothbrush up and down. This will help you clean your teeth under the braces.
4. 4 Continue brushing until you have thoroughly cleaned each tooth (front, back, and chewing surface). Spit your toothpaste into the sink.
5. 5 Rinse out your mouth and check your teeth. Are they dirty and unattractive? Then you probably haven't cleaned them well enough.
6. 6 Floss your teeth. Most orthodontists provide a floss with rigid ends to make it easier to clean your teeth under braces.
7. 7 Thread under the braces, then slowly floss up and down as you would normally floss. Do this with each tooth. This can take a long time.
8. 8 When you're done flossing, check between your teeth. Is there any food left? If so, then you probably didn't floss well enough.
9. 9 Check the braces for a sore mouth. If your orthodontist has given you little things that look like a Christmas tree, use them to brush between all your teeth.
10. 10 Rinse with mouthwash to freshen breath.
11. 11 Check if you brushed your teeth well and repeat some steps if necessary.

Tips

• Some doctors give small stripes that resemble wax to apply if some of the braces are pressing against the gums. Remember to take them off before brushing your teeth.
• If you find it very troublesome to floss your teeth and don't have time for it, ask your orthodontist about an irrigator.
• If you go to school and don't have time to brush and floss between lessons, at least rinse your mouth well and use one of the little things that resemble a Christmas tree your orthodontist gave you (in fact, these are portable toothbrushes that brush well between teeth).
• Brush and floss your teeth after every meal, morning and evening. You may want to floss your teeth after breakfast rather than before.
• Always use a mouthwash after brushing your teeth.
• If you don't have time, at least rinse with mouthwash and floss.

Warnings

• If your teeth hurt or your gums are bleeding from your braces, see your orthodontist.
• If you think that something is wrong with the braces, go to the orthodontist.

What do you need

• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste
• Dental floss / irrigator
• Proxy brush
• Mouthwash