Caring for your braces

Brush after every meal

With braces, food gets trapped more easily around the tubes and ligatures. Brushing after every meal — not just morning and night — is key to avoiding stains and cavities during treatment.

Use an interdental brush

A regular toothbrush can't reach every corner. An interdental brush (the one shaped like a little Christmas tree) cleans between the wire and the tooth, where plaque builds up the most. Use it at least once a day.

Fluoride mouthwash

A fluoride rinse at night helps strengthen the enamel in the most vulnerable areas. Especially important if you're prone to cavities.

Foods that damage braces

Avoid anything hard, sticky or crunchy: hard candy, gum, ice, popcorn, nougat, whole apples, raw carrots. These foods can knock brackets loose or bend the wire, which delays treatment and adds extra costs.

Don't bite on objects or your nails

Biting your nails, pens, earbuds — any hard object that presses on the brackets can pop them off. It's often an unconscious habit: paying attention to it during treatment makes a real difference.

Orthodontic wax for sore spots

During treatment, the wire may rub against your cheeks or gums. Orthodontic wax — which we give you with your kit — goes over the bracket or the end of the wire to cushion the friction. It's temporary and completely safe.

Keep your check-ups

Regular adjustments aren't optional — they're what move your teeth. Missing or postponing them makes treatment longer. If a bracket comes off or the wire slips out, let us know as soon as possible so you don't lose treatment time.