Oral Hygiene

Dr. Taylor Brown teaches us how to properly brush our teeth and take care of our gums.

While you're staying home, remember that the most important thing you can do for your braces or Invisalign is to keep your teeth clean. Here's a helpful routine to follow:

🪥Brushing: Brush all surfaces of your teeth and braces. Make sure to turn your toothbrush at different angles, paying special attention to the gum line on both the top and bottom. Red gums may indicate that this area isn't being cleaned adequately.

🪥Proxy Brushes: Use proxy brushes to clean those harder-to-reach places and in between your teeth.

🪥Flossing: After using your toothbrush and proxy brush, use special orthodontic flossers. These are designed to make flossing easier and are an essential part of your oral hygiene routine.

If you're running low on flossers, proxy brushes, or elastics, please give us a call, and we'll make sure you're taken care of.