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Can You Get Your Teeth Cleaned While Wearing Braces?

Writer Ethan Hayes
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Yes, you can get your teeth cleaned while wearing braces. Also, it’s important that you get your teeth cleaned as well. Maintaining proper oral hygiene throughout your orthodontic treatment is the single most critical thing you can do to achieve straight teeth and a beautiful, healthy smile after you have finished treatment. For the duration of your treatment, cleaning, brushing, and visiting the dentist on a daily basis are required. Dentists and dental hygienists are quite familiar with and experienced in cleaning teeth that are braced or in orthodontic treatment. This is not much different from a typical dental visit: your dentist will likely take x-rays and perform a thorough examination to determine the health of your teeth and gums, and the hygienist will clean your teeth, removing plaque from between the teeth as well as around the brackets and under the wires of your braces. Also included is the use of a threader for flossing your teeth.

Throughout your braces treatment, your dentist will examine your teeth and check on their overall condition. If any concerns emerge, such as cavities or root canals, they will take care of them while your braces treatment continues as usual. You can even receive a root canal while wearing braces if you have a cavity. Take proper care of your teeth on a daily basis to keep your dentist happy and, more importantly, to keep your teeth healthy. This will lessen the likelihood of stains, cavities, gum disease, and other dental disorders such as tooth decay and gum disease. Use a fluoride mouthwash in conjunction with water for a thorough cleaning. Avoid sugary drinks and foods, as well as hard or sticky items, which could break your braces and cause therapy to be interrupted. Once or twice a day, brush your teeth and floss at night with a floss threader.