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Oral hygiene with braces

Brushing and flossing takes a little more effort with braces. Here’s how to keep your teeth clean.

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Why it matters

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Brushing with braces

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Flossing with braces

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Using interdental brushes

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More care advice

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Care advice

Eating with braces: food restrictions

Some foods can snap brackets or bend wires. Get to know what to avoid, and what’s still fine.

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Care advice

How to relieve pain from braces

Some tenderness after getting fitted is completely normal — here’s what helps.

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Care advice

Oral hygiene with braces

Brushing and flossing takes a little more effort with braces. Here’s how to keep your teeth clean.

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Ready to learn more?

Book a consultation with a specialist orthodontist to talk through your options and the right treatment for you.

FAQs

Have a question about oral hygiene with braces?

  • Getting braces fitted doesn’t hurt. You may feel some tenderness for a few days afterwards.