{"id":1580,"date":"2022-10-10T14:00:32","date_gmt":"2022-10-10T14:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thedentalroom.com\/?p=1580"},"modified":"2023-06-22T05:21:56","modified_gmt":"2023-06-22T11:21:56","slug":"how-to-clean-teeth-with-braces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thedentalroom.com\/how-to-clean-teeth-with-braces\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Clean Teeth with Braces"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When your child has braces, you\u2019ll be taking the role of an oral care expert at home. To ensure that you protect your child\u2019s oral health, you\u2019ll need a few guidelines on taking care of kids with braces. <\/a>Check out some of our tips below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make sure you have all the appropriate oral hygiene materials to teach your child how to clean teeth with braces. Use a soft-bristled toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste. Allow your child to pick the colour of the toothbrush and the flavour of toothpaste he\/she wants. You will also need a floss and a floss threader to clean in between teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teach your child how to brush properly. You can do this by demonstrating the right brushing technique. Once you\u2019ve shown them how to brush their teeth, let your child do a return demonstration. Remove any elastics from your child\u2019s braces before brushing teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At a 45-degree angle, use a back and forth motion of brushing. Then, brush the braces with enough pressure to push the bristles onto the brackets and clean the braces wire. After brushing, reinsert the elastics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remind your child to avoid hard, sticky and crunchy food. These type of foods can break or damage your children\u2019s braces. Also, encourage your kids to eat more well-balanced food and braces-friendly food that are chewable and soft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apart from brushing, flossing is an important part of taking care of kids braces. When flossing with braces, your child can use an additional tool called a floss threader. This tool will help clean the spaces between the teeth. However, if flossing is quite difficult for your child, you can let them use a thin interdental toothbrush. Normally, your children\u2019s orthodontist<\/a> will teach them how to use this special type of toothbrush.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lastly, your presence can help your child focus on what they should and shouldn\u2019t do while on braces. You can motivate them in keeping a healthy dental habit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to learn more about brushing and cleaning teeth for children with braces<\/a>, don\u2019t hesitate to contact us at The Dental Room in Calgary, Alberta.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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