Yes, otherwise bits of food grow bacteria that rot your teeth and sugar rots your teeth. You can also get yellow marks on your teeth where your braces have been. The braces process is quicker if you have clean teeth, so it costs less if you're on a month to month plan. If you don't brush your teeth you can get bad breath, and people telling you, you have bits of food in your braces.
Brushing your teeth and flossing once after each meal every time you eat is a good routine for those who have braces. Brushing and flossing is important for proper dental health and is crucial for those who have braces. Food debris which is not removed can become trapped which can lead to unwanted plaque and cavities.
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.
You may also want to use a water oral hygiene device that helps to remove food particles from your dental braces that the toothbrush may not reach. It should be used in addition to brushing and flossing, not as a substitute for brushing. While wearing dental braces, be sure to schedule regular dental care exams every three to six months for cleanings to keep your teeth and gums healthy.
It would be beneficial to get your teeth professionally cleaned at your dentist office. Also, rinsing with warm salt water can be helpful. Remember though, there is no substitute for proper and effective brushing and flossing every day.
Yes, brushing twice a day and flossing daily will help maintain good dental health. Also make sure to see your dentist every six months for a cleaning.
24/7 except for eating and brushing for the first 12 months after braces and then every night for the next twelve months
I like to brush before bed, and perhaps again after breakfast. The important thing is to brush at least every 24 hours. Brushing disrupts the germs that cause tooth decay, and the germs do not recover enough to harm your teeth for at least 24 hours after you disturb them by brushing, flossing, or by using a gum stimulator.
24/7 except for eating and brushing for the first 12 months after braces and then every night for the next twelve months
Brushing two times a day, flossing your teeth everyday, gum cleaning, using a good mouthwash, make sure to clean your mouth after every meal. Eating good food which is healthy for your teeth and gums, avoiding sugary treats, junk food etc. Alcohol, smoking etc. can be very bad for your oral as well as overall health.
The secret to bright and white teeth is not only brushing your teeth everyday. Nor is it flossing. Sometimes to get bright white teeth you need to bleach them, sometimes as much as going to the dentist and requesting bleach from them.
Yes, you need to floss. Once a day. Twice if you want to be really good (the basic recommendation is to floss once a day and brush twice a day). Brushing alone does not clean between your teeth. The reason you want to do it every day is that bacteria begins to colonize and start damaging your teeth within 24 hours. Rinse your mouth after flossing to spit out the bacteria and food particles. Dentists recommend flossing daily, because flossing is proven to remove plague between teeth to help prevent gum disease.
Someone who suffers from gum disease, and who has had the appropiate treatment from a dentist or a periodontist, must maintain careful oral hygiene in order to control the disease. Regular brushing and flossing is very imporant, and it is also recommended to have a dental cleaning every 3-4 months maximum.
It can take 2-5 years. Don't worry though. I know you might have the urge to just pop in some popcorn or gum in, but gum, popcorn, caramel, all those sticky, hard things, you should best keep it out of your mouth. If your braces come loose, it will take a long time to get it fixed and it can make you have to keep your braces on longer. Then you'll just regret ever putting that into your mouth. On the other hand, if you just patiently wait for your teeth to get fixed and your braces to be taken off, you'll realize how much faster it can be. Braces can look rather cool too, so don't worry about people laughing at you. Just worry about brushing and flossing regularly. You should brush about 2-3 times night and day. Be sure to brush after every meal. Food can get stuck in between your braces. You don't want to be looking like a complete fool. Just remember how nice your teeth will look after you get your teeth fixed! :)