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How can those wearing braces floss their teeth?
Special floss threaders are available to make flossing easier. Also if you have the glue on braces (unlike the wrap around, you just glue the brace on) the wire connecting the braces are in the way of flossing. So you have to use your floss and thread it into the wire and floss. (it's hard to floss the back ones) :(
Do plackers floss picks work as well as regular floss?
yes it does :) i use it to
What does the word floss mean?
Dental term- you use floss between your teeth daily as part of your regular hygiene.
Is it better to floss or use a water pick?
Brushing and flossing is probably better, but a water pik can do almost as well, if you have braces I would recommend you use the water pik every day, and floss at least once every week.
What is the easiest way to floss when you have braces?
Your orthodontist can give you a special tool to help you get the floss underneath the wire (it looks kind of like a needle threader for sewing). He/she will show you how to use it. Flossing with braces is challenging at first, but it quickly gets easier, and eventually you might not even need the flosser anymore!
What are some of the different dental instruments that are used?
Some dental instruments are floss, electric tooth brush, rubber bands and brackets. They use the floss and tooth brush to make sure there is nothing in between your teeth and around the teeth. The rubber bands and brackets are used for people have braces.
What should you need to buy in order to take care of your braces?
Here is a list of the items my dentist has recommended I use for my newly installed braces. 1.) floss with threaders so you can get it between braces and teeth. 2.)wax to put between any braces that rub your gums and cheeks. 3.) a good toothbrush and paste of your choosing, an electric brush does the best job. 4.) having dentek easy brush cleaners with you when away from home is good for removing food until you can get to a brush and floss. 5.) my dentist also has me use flouride mouth wash every other day. Hope this helps!
How long can you use invisible braces?
Invisible braces should be treated like regular braces. You have to keep them in at all times and only take them off for eating and brushing.
How to Floss Thread?
Flossing can be somewhat impossible for people who have braces or other dental works. Now, you can make this easy by using the floss thread. It is a long piece of plastic that has a loop in the end. The end of the plastic is what is used to floss, enabling you to slip floss in between your teeth and bridge. This can be hard to use at first, but with practice and these tips, you will be able to perfect it in no time. So, take time and read these simple steps to help you understand the simple way of using floss thread. Step 1: Slipping and Holding The Floss Make sure to look for your gum line under your bridge, and slip the straight end of the floss thread there. Then, make sure that you pull the pointy end of the floss through the thread. Make sure you have a good grip on the floss by holding it with both hands, and simply floss normally. Just be careful when going around braces and other dental work. You should floss thoroughly, but slowly, on the dental works going through each tooth and section of the bridgework. Pull the floss to the other side when done cleaning. Step 2: Repetition While flossing, the best way to achieve a total clean is to repeat the process. Make sure that you reach up and down each tooth at least five times (if you feel this is not enough, it is ok to do more). Make sure that you always use fresh floss, so you can clean effectively. Flossing is an integral part of oral hygiene. It is recommended by a lot of dentists to remove the food stain and residue between your teeth. With the floss thread, it is even better, because it gives people with dental work, such as braces, a chance to floss. It is really hard to remove food for people with dental work. If you had a hard time with floss thread, it is advisable to buy thicker floss, which tends to make flossing easier.
Can people with braces use boil and mould mouthguards?
you can buy mouthguards for braces
How do you get rid of plaque with braces?
Use an electric toothbrush, brush a lot, floss, and rinse, and have fun! Also a Water Pik can help flush debri from the hard to reach places.
Does Taylor launter have braces?
he use to have braces
