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How to Properly Brush and Floss

When you talk about oral hygiene, you should also talk about brushing and flossing. This is an important part of keeping your mouth healthy. The purpose of brushing and flossing is to eliminate plaque build up around your teeth, along with tartar. However, flossing also helps to eliminate plaque on your back and front teeth as well as between your teeth.

The brushing and flossing techniques include a few basic steps. First, you should always brush your teeth twice per day. This helps to make sure that you get most of the food and debris off of your teeth during your brushing. This will also help to prevent you from having large cavities that require a lot of scrubbing and cleaning. Flossing is similar in the way you brush; however, you do not have to use as much pressure or stroke as you do with brushing.

You should floss using a natural toothbrush that has soft bristles. It is recommended to purchase a toothbrush that has a soft and gentle bristles, instead of using a hard bristle toothbrush which can irritate your gums and teeth. Soft bristles tend to work better for removing food particles that are stuck between your teeth as well as between the teeth, while hard bristles can pull food out of your mouth. more info visit: brushing and flossing

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metal braces cost

Metal braces are the most common type of braces for orthodontic patients. Today’s metal braces are much smaller, flatter, and more comfortable than in the past. Patients of all ages choose metal braces to help them achieve straight, beautiful smiles.

Traditional metal braces are made of high quality stainless steel or titanium. The three main parts of your braces are:

>Brackets — Brackets are attached to the teeth using special glue that bonds them to the tooth surface and holds them in place.

>Archwire — The archwire is the thin metal wire that connects each bracket and puts pressure on the teeth to help guide them into place.

>Ligature Elastic (also known as the “rubber bands”) — Elastics, or rubber bands, are the colored ties that hold the archwires to the brackets. Your orthodontist will change the elastics at each appointment. Elastics may come in a variety of colors.

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TRADITIONAL METAL BRACES

Traditional metal braces are the most common type of braces and are more comfortable today than ever before. Made of high-grade stainless steel, metal braces straighten your teeth using metal brackets and archwires. With metal braces, you have the option of adding colored elastics (rubber bands) for a more unique and colorful smile.

Ceramic braces are made of clear materials and are therefore less visible on your teeth than metal braces. For this reason, ceramic braces are used mainly on older teenagers and adult patients who have cosmetic concerns. While they are visually less prominent, they do require more attention to oral hygiene as ceramic braces are larger and are more brittle than their metal counterparts. For these reasons, ceramic braces tend to be used more on upper front teeth than on lower teeth.

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Brushing and Flossing

When you have braces, it’s very important to brush and floss after every meal in order to keep your teeth and gums healthy throughout your orthodontic treatment. If you need help choosing the right toothbrush, toothpaste, and dental floss, please ask us and we can help you choose the right products for your teeth and your appliance.

BRUSHING WITH BRACES

Brush your teeth for two minutes after every meal with a soft-bristled, small-headed toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste. As an alternative, you can use a powered toothbrush to increase your brushing effectiveness. Brush the outside and inside surfaces of your teeth using small, gentle, circular motions while positioning the head of the toothbrush at a 45-degree angle to the gum line. Brush your teeth’s chewing surfaces and the inside surface of your front teeth using short, gentle, back-and-forth motions. Pay close attention to the areas around your brackets or other appliances.