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Avoid These 5 Bad Oral Hygiene Practices with Braces

Braces help straighten teeth and improve your smile. However, they can make cleaning your teeth a little tricky. If you don’t take care of your teeth properly, food can get stuck and cause problems like plaque buildup, cavities, and gum issues. Braces need extra attention.   Let us talk about five bad oral hygiene habits you should avoid when wearing braces. Following some easy steps, you can keep your teeth healthy and your braces working well. 1. Not Brushing Regularly When you wear braces, brushing your teeth often is very important. Food can get stuck between the wires and brackets. If you don’t brush regularly, plaque will form. This can lead to cavities and gum disease. You should brush your teeth at least twice a day. It’s best to brush after every meal to remove food and plaque. Use a soft-bristled toothbrush so you don’t hurt your gums or braces. Brush around each bracket and wire to clean all areas. Make sure to also brush your gums to keep them healthy. Even though ...