Flossing and brushing with braces.
Floss between all teeth once a day

Insert Floss behind archwire. Gently clean sides of teeth and under gums with an up-and-down motion.
After Braces

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Starting on the left side, brush the outside of the lower teeth using the circular brushing motion, brush above and below braces until the teeth and braces are sparkling clean. Move the brush slowly towards the front and left side. Then brush the insides and tops of teeth.

Use a soft brush. Start brushing on the upper right . Brush above and below the braces using a small circular motion. Slowly work your brush towards front teeth and over to the left side. Then brush the inside the biting surfaces. Take your time.

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