ORTHODONTICS
Home Care: Tooth Brushing
Oral Hygiene Overview
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It is recommended that your brush twice each day, in the morning, and before bedtime, and after every meal and/or snack. In addition, it is also recommended that your home care should include brushing with Listerine and flossing every night. These brushing sessions should last 2 – 5 minutes. Be thorough and evaluate your brushing and flossing each time to make sure plaque is removed. “Redness” is a sign of inflammation and necessitates better hygiene in the effected area. During your orthodontic care, it is essential to maintain your regular (twice per year) cleaning visits with your dentist. Additional visits are required as individually needed and/or may be recommended by your dentist or orthodontist.