5-Star Rated Orthodontist For Braces
& Invisalign In Coral Springs &
Broward County, FL
5-Star Rated Orthodontist For Braces
& Invisalign In Coral Springs &
Broward County, FL
Brushing and flossing your braces properly is important for your oral hygiene and smile, but you are probably wondering what’s the best way to do that?
Begin with your basic brushing tools: Either a soft-bristle brush or a bi-level brush (one that has shorter bristles in the middle and longer bristles at the edges) can be effective. Used carefully, your electric toothbrush can also work just as well. Be sure your electric toothbrush is set to a moderate power level, and don’t let its vibrations cause the back of the brush to hit your brackets or braces!
Your Invisalign aligners are a unique form of orthodontic treatment. Maintenance for this option is relatively simple. Because Invisalign aligners are removable, you will be able to brush and floss just like you normally do without braces! Remember to maintain the 2-minute rule of thumb to keep your smile shining. To find out more tips on oral hygiene, speak with Dr. Mazzei at your next appointment.
Flossing is extremely important to maintaining a healthy radiant smile with braces. To keep your teeth and gums clean and healthy, you need to floss at least once per day. But how do you get floss under the archwire of your braces? With the help of a floss threader, this becomes an easy task. Using this device is somewhat like threading a needle: You pull one end of floss through the threader, and then push the threader, carrying with it the free end of the floss, under the archwire. Now grasp the floss on each end and slide it up and down the sides of both teeth as well as all the way under the gums until you hear a squeaky sound. Finally, pull it out and use a new section of floss for the next area.
Your aligners are a unique form of orthodontic treatment. Maintenance for this option is relatively simple. Because aligners are removable, you will be able to brush and floss just like you normally do without braces! Remember to maintain the 2-minute rule of thumb to keep your smile shining. To find out more tips on oral hygiene, speak with Dr. Mazzei at your next appointment.
“Thank you Dr. Mazzei for a great job! Kayla is in love with her smile now all thanks to you! ”
– Sandy C.
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