Interdental Toothbrush
A Proxabrush is an interdental (between the teeth) toothbrush that you may use to clean underneath and around your wires and braces. Use the Proxabrush gently to avoid damaging your wires. The Proxabrush will help you to clean your braces while maintaining healthy teeth and gums.
Mouthwash
We recommend twice daily use of a fluoride mouthwash such as ACT or Listerine Smart Rinse or Listerine Total Care. For best results, do not eat or drink for 30 minutes after using.
Daily Hygiene Recommendations
We recommend brushing your teeth and braces after each meal and at night before bed. Flossing should also be done once a day. We recommend using a fluoride mouthwash twice a day. In addition to maintaining healthy teeth and gums, proper hygiene also helps your teeth move faster.
Cleaning Your Removable Appliance
Brush your removable appliance every day as a part of your regular brushing and flossing schedule. Because food particles and plaque can accumulate on your appliance just as they do on your teeth, soak the appliance daily. Dissolve a Polident, Efferdent or other denture-cleaning tablet in a glass of tap water at room temperature and soak your appliance once every day. Your appliance will taste better, and you will prevent plaque and bacterial accumulation.