There are many children and teens (and some adults) that
don't know how to floss with braces. Or they have the misconception that they cannot
floss at all if they have braces. But that's not the case at all. In fact, daily flossing is especially
important during orthodontic treatment because you're more likely to have food
particles trapped in the braces, bands and wires, which could increase your
risk of cavities.
Robison Orthodontics has some helpful tips below for
flossing with braces.
You can use “Super Floss” or regular dental floss with a
floss threader.
A floss threader will help you get the dental floss
underneath your archwires.
Tear off about 18 inches of dental floss and pull it through
the loop of the floss threader.
Insert the pointed end of the bridge threader gently
underneath your archwire. Pull it all the way through until the floss is under
your archwire.
“Super Floss” dental floss with a stiff end is also
available. It is pre-cut and is very easy to insert underneath archwires.
Simply take the stiff end of the dental floss and insert it
underneath your archwire. Pull it gently through.
Once the dental floss is inserted, gently floss in between
your teeth.
When you are flossing in between your teeth, remember to
gently floss up and down under the gums.
Be sure to floss all of your teeth including the back ones.
For more information on Dental health and braces or to schedule
a complementary orthodontic consultation please call 480-615-8888 or visit our
website @ www.robisonorthodontics.com
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