How to Brush Your Teeth with Braces

A practical guide to maintain healthy teeth and gums during your braces journey.

• Brush twice a day — once in the morning, and once at night. Use a braces toothbrush.

• Use an interdental brush — after brushing.

The Basics of Brushing with Braces:

• Use a braces toothbrush

• Brush gently in small circles above and below the braces brackets

• Brush the chewing surfaces of every tooth

• Angle your toothbrush to brush the inner surfaces of your teeth

After brushing, use an Interdental Brush to:

• Clean in between the braces brackets

• Clean in between your teeth

Braces Toothbrush and Interdental Brush

What if your gums bleed?

Bleeding gums can be a sign of gum inflammation caused by plaque build-up.

1. Continue brushing gently and consistently.

2. Use the interdental brush to clean in between your teeth

3. If bleeding persists after a few days, see your dentist for an assessment.

This article is intended for general educational purposes only.

Sources:

1. Ausenda F, et al. (2019). The Effect of the Bass Intrasulcular Toothbrushing Technique on the Reduction of Gingival Inflammation.