How important is it to floss with braces on?
Flossing is essential to the health of your teeth and gums. When wearing braces, we recommend that you up your hygiene routine to ensure your keep optimal health. Braces may hold food, sugars, liquids, etc upon eating, so it is very important to keep on top of your brushing and flossing. Orthodontist will agree it is tough enough to get children to floss daily without braces. When adding braces to the equation a child will ultimately slack on flossing. Flossing with braces takes extra time, as you have to weave the floss through each bracket. There are a few products on the market that make flossing with braces easier. By not flossing you will become more prone to cavities and gum disease. Healthy gums play an important role in the health of your teeth and when moving teeth, it is important that you have healthy gums. When flossing there should be no signs of blood. Flossing gently massages your gums in between the teeth. If you see traces of blood, than you are not flossing enough. Us
