Dental care with braces – How to clean hard-to-reach areas

Fixed braces can perfect your smile in the long term - but proper dental care is especially important during treatment! Brackets and wires create many small niches in which food particles and plaque can accumulate. This increases the risk of tooth decay and gum inflammation. But with the right tools, your smile will stay healthy even during treatment!

The best tips for thorough cleaning

✅ Choosing the right toothbrush
A V-shaped toothbrush or an electric toothbrush is ideal for people who wear braces. It cleans gently and reaches hard-to-reach areas better.

✅ Use interdental brushes for the spaces between teeth
Regular toothbrushes don't reach everywhere! Interdental brushes are perfect for removing food particles between brackets and wires. Choose a suitable size so you don't injure your gums.

✅ Use dental floss with a threader or superfloss
A special dental floss for braces wearers (Superfloss) or a threader will help you to clean the spaces between your teeth thoroughly. This will help prevent tooth decay.

✅ Oral irrigator for additional cleaning
A water flosser can help remove food particles from hard-to-reach areas. However, it is not a replacement for brushing!

✅ Reduce sugary snacks
Since plaque accumulates more quickly in people who wear braces, you should avoid sticky and sugary foods such as caramel or soft drinks.

✅ Attend regular check-ups
Your orthodontist can give you specific tips for your dental care and identify problems early on.

Conclusion:

Thorough dental care with braces requires a little more effort, but with the right tools, your teeth will stay healthy and shiny! After treatment, you will not only have straight teeth, but also healthy ones.