Braces are orthodontic appliances, when wearing orthodontic appliances, teeth can be cleaned by daily brushing, flossing or flossing, regular cleaning and so on, as follows.
1. Daily brushing: It is recommended to use toothbrush to brush teeth every morning and evening as well as after meals when wearing orthodontic appliances, and brush teeth for at least 3 minutes each time to prevent caries, periodontitis and other diseases, and it is best to use orthodontic toothbrush with small head, and it is recommended to follow doctor’s instruction on brushing method to achieve all aspects of the teeth.
2. Use dental floss or dental flosser: dental floss can be used to clean the area adjacent to the teeth, do not use too much force when using dental floss to avoid destroying the shape of the arch wire or causing brackets, attachments, etc. to fall off, and dental floss is not convenient to use when you can use dental floss flosser.
3. Regular cleaning: because of the inconvenience of wearing orthodontic appliances for daily cleaning, it is recommended to carry out cleaning once every 3~4 months to avoid periodontitis and affect the effect of orthodontic treatment.
It is recommended to go to regular medical institutions to receive professional treatment.