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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!
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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) :(
Where can you buy floss for braces?
The store.
Do people with braces use regular floss?
no use a water pic
When you have braces can you drink pepsi?
Yes, if you brush and floss your teeth everyday.
How many inches long should your floss be whenever you floss?
If you don't have braces, then dentists recommend using a floss string that's 18 inches long everytime you floss. Since that's too long, wrap the ends of the string around two fingers, one end for one hand and the other end for the other hand, to make the string shorter. For better results, keeping using a different spot of the floss to floss your teeth. If you have braces, you won't need to wrap the ends around your fingers, because the wires will be in your way.
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!
Why Do What if your Gums Bleed If You Have Braces?
Floss on a daily basis. Bloody gums are a sign of gingivitis.
What is the best way to clean the area of your teeth the is behind the wire when you have braces?
To clean behind the wire on your braces you can get floss and pull it behind the wire then move it back and forth to get the food. Also i heard of a toothpick type thing you can buy that can get behind there, you can look into it and see if you can buy one of those but the floss is a good idea considering you probably already have some at home.
You have braces you hate flossing how do you make flossing go quicker?
I've had braces for a year and they flatout hurt! They are unsightly and painful too! Even worse is the way they look! I've tried everything but the only one that I've liked is fishyfloss though it's not easy to get it's really easy to floss:> I hate braces }: (
What is easiest to eat with braces?
soup and other liquids
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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.
