According to orthodontists, brushing with fixed braces differs from brushing normally due to the presence of braces and orthodontic wires. There are a few things to keep in mind when cleaning braces.
During fixed orthodontic treatment, the teeth and gums are more sensitive, so a soft toothbrush should be used.
Hold the toothbrush at a 45-degree angle to your gums and start brushing the brackets and teeth, trying to take about 10 seconds to brush each tooth and make a rotating motion for each tooth.
To clean the brackets and wires on the teeth, squeeze the toothbrush slightly so that the bristles of the toothbrush sink into the space between the brackets and the wires, then gently move the brush to clean all the space behind the wires and brackets.
Orthodontists recommend using a fluoride toothpaste for regular brushing. This toothpaste cleans your mouth of any bacteria and germs and reduces the risk of tooth decay.
During fixed orthodontic treatment, the gum tissue is also very weak and needs cleaning because it is exposed to bacteria, and for this purpose, the gums should be gently cleaned using a special toothbrush provided to patients by the orthodontist.
Another recommendation that patients should follow is to use a toothbrush to clean between the teeth as well as the space between the wires and the teeth. Because most bacteria accumulate in these areas and cause tooth decay and damage. The way to use the interdental toothbrush is to move the brush vertically and gently into the space between the teeth and the wires, by moving it vertically, you can clean the space between the teeth and the wires.
After each meal, the teeth should be brushed with fluoride toothpaste and all the points mentioned above must be observed each time. So you should brush your teeth 3 times a day, try to do the same before going to bed because if the oral environment is not cleaned before going to bed during the night until morning, tooth decay is likely.
