How to Floss with Braces

If you have braces, you might notice that small pieces of food get caught sometimes between the wires. This can create some health issues, cause decay and bad breath. It is very important to floss in order to protect you mouth and get a step closer that that beautiful smile.

Flossing. You should floss at least once a day. It might get a little complicated at first, but we can go through it together… The floss needs to be pulled under the archwire. A Floss Threader facilitates this.

Pull the floss through the threader and push the floss threader under the archwire and pull the floss through.

Pull the floss up between the teeth and gently move it up and down the side of both teeth. Remember to move it up all the way under the gums. When you are done, pull the floss and use a different section of it for the next tooth.



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