Oral Hygiene with Braces

Basic brushing, flossing and proper care techniques to help your time in braces go as efficient and easy as possible.

[@lyssacurlzzz7862]

They make flossing look so easy

[@jelenaorban687]

alyssa cruz Yeah its really not😂

[@joshninajames]

alyssa cruz : there is speacial floss for ppl with braces .It is nt the same like normal floss do

[@maminugget2897]

alyssa cruz Flossing really isn't that hard. If you floss everyday like you're supposed to you get used to it pretty fast lmao

[@princessfranklin4082]

@@maminugget2897 that is true

[@jiyzo]

Princess Franklin with braces flossing is hard

[@michaelaalseth6701]

"Having braces is about more than straightening teeth" Yeah like pain and suffering

[@patriciac4245]

Let me get my protractor

[@dodobird7274]

Storm Trooper lol

[@chesterx2600]

Omg that's what I was going to say ahah

[@hopewrIds]

😭😭😭😂😂👋🏻

[@alexisreyes6423]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@matti2882]

I literally just said that 😂😂

[@noemierara3192]

*few weeks after having braces:* Me: i will brush them fully tomorrow Me:(next day) f**k off!

[@kingoscar5884]

😂😂😂 I feel your pain

[@LauraMartinez-lw9fd]

Ohh yes the next day I feel lazy af

[@hannahoang8788]

Exactly what happened to me

[@munsirjabir3718]

When I first got my braces, after a couple hours: PAIN

[@kaguraaru1744]

True

[@theuserintheroom4450]

Munsir Jabir Absolute and unrelenting soreness and aching for hours on end. I've had the misfortune to experience such problems.

[@marshalll.8920]

I usualy only feel pain the day after when I get them tighten

[@harleytheapothecary7849]

a few days

[@sarawalusimbi133]

I didnt feel any pain, but I have never gottem them tightened before and i only had them for less than a month

[@Patricia-cn1fe]

It's not that easy to brush your teeth with braces... 😒😒

[@missbone2432]

Patricia F It gets easier when you get used to it. I’ve only had it for a month and it feels fine

[@moonstar.3067]

It's easier with an electric brush. Actually I have a wooden brush (bc save the earth) but now since i have braces I always use the electric one and your mouth feels so much healthier. And you can just use mouthwash too

[@Lesli_gt]

M ø ø ñ s t å r i was wondering if u have any recommendations on flossing the braces on the top of your teeth and at the back??

[@jazzelynnhernandez426]

Avoid hard and chewy food.... Food is literally either hard or chewy!

[@emsmnms3507]

Jazzelynn Gayle i think they mean stuff thats sticky, like gum and stuff like nuts

[@thumbthumb4161]

@@emsmnms3507 well i ate gum a few days ago and ive only had my braces for under a month and nothing really happened

[@ailie5690]

Unless you eat soup

[@ailie5690]

Or you can go on a juice cleanse haha 😂

[@HubOfWealth]

I eat everything and no big deal

[@Petdub]

Hold my wig I need to get my protractor

[@user-kp8yj3fe1q]

HAHHAHHAHAHAHAH

[@melinanesbitt2680]

No hold my toothbrush

[@okno99]

You make it look so easy

[@phv-ball8789]

Idk why but when I try to brush the brackets in the molar part, I feel like they're gonna come off/break 🤕

[@BlueSkyOrthodonticsAmes]

It can certainly feel different brushing around braces! However, we can assure you that it is pretty rare/difficult to knock off a brace while simply brushing. Make sure you let your orthodontist know if you are having any problems with keeping your teeth clean but otherwise feel comfortable to do a really good job brushing around your molar brackets. Have a great day!

[@zaklinablazeska1063]

PH V-ball . You may not be a great day and age. , and

[@calamtyy]

Blue Sky Orthodontics when I was brushing my teeth my spring came off then my wire got loose.....

[@ciaraduggan7139]

Same! The struggle is REAL! and also when I chew food with molars the brackets feel loose but they’re actually not?!

[@ananomanagadzeee1424]

PH V-ball Me too☹️

[@Divoxiee]

i have a crossbite and a tilted tooth 5:10 reply if u have a croosbite or like

[@theuserintheroom4450]

jack and ella idc I used to have one.

[@ShadNex]

Overbite

[@Sariine436]

I have a cross bite and crowding and the dentist gave me EXTRACTions and I still have a cross bite and now my smile is more narrow I don't like smiling anymore because he made my smile more gummy

[@linhoan6081]

Todorokiiii

[@nsyhjtj3784]

Czerwony Boi i have a crossbite as well

[@baileeee3578]

My orthodontist never told me to floss

[@azadimuzika]

is quiet obvious to floss, i mean u wear braces for like YEARS! :D

[@badgallgigi]

on 0:41, if i just use circular motions on my gum line, my gums would just bleed 💀

[@yusranur3748]

same :/

[@cnisp7198]

you are pushing too hard. get a soft brush as well

[@LesleyDT6227]

Very engaging - thanks for posting

[@saood8075]

Can I put a protractor to measure?

[@nightmaresaint]

Ah thanks for telling me how this works since I got my braces yesterday!

[@zacriahlogan9271]

They were spot on about open bite!!

[@ashleykrishermandani9049]

Video: Easy Reality: Oh my Godddd!!! Whyy??

[@mollystilling33]

I'm getting my braces off tomorrow and I'm terrified that there will be spots... do you have any advice for me to deep clean my teeth dinghy?

[@catytrevino149]

ask to you dentist for ICON.... its an amazing product check it out kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHzPqKObapWDjJo

[@marshalll.8920]

My dentist usually does a teeth whitening after braces are removed my brother did it I think I will as well

[@kyleeplaysgacha1800]

Well.....if your teeth are tight or are a little spaced..you can put tooth paste on those brush flosser things to make sure there’s no build up in between your teeth

[@chai4life]

Having hooks makes me feel like I'm trying to get signal through my mouth

[@vapenation7061]

7:02 *leafy*

[@theuserintheroom4450]

Lmao

[@minerva4032]

I've had braces for about 4 months now and just started noticing how my front teeth no longer touch. Before I had braces I could make them touch. Is that normal or no? I'd really appreciate the help. :3

[@kajaskauge6738]

Yeah that’s normal about 2 months back i has a space between my front teeth and i told my orthodonist about it because i felt like a clown but he said i has to wait. So the next time i was there no gap🤷🏻‍♀️

[@viereck-aos]

if you mean that the upper front teeth dont touch the lower then that's actually a good thing. they shouldn't touch otherwise they wear each other down.

[@pennydime9924]

I lost my wax😔 and the band on my molar is cutting my cheek.

[@sarawalusimbi133]

I dont even use wax.

[@sarawalusimbi133]

and the breacket on my molar is poking my cheek 😄

[@pennydime9924]

GrIllinG awww. My mom just bought me some. She actually bought me more than I need. I wish I can send you some through the screen cause I know how you feel. :(I also kinda got used to it poking me but I don’t know. Hope the pain calms down for you too.

[@sarawalusimbi133]

Pinkalicious Yesterday it’s fine not a big deal.

[@pennydime9924]

GrI11inG by the way I saw your video of you playing the piano and wowwww you did an amazing job!!! It sounded beautiful!!!

[@wroixy5011]

Flossing is soooo hard ;-;

[@cinnamongirl43]

ikr i just got mine yesterday and im soooooo paranoid

[@swag-machine]

@@cinnamongirl43 You should try platypus flossers, you have to buy them online but honestly they're a lifesaver for braces

[@creativesunset_.]

​@@cinnamongirl43fr like every little things I do with my braces like touching it with my tongue or even brushing and eating soft thing make me thinking that I lost a bracket and I start having anxiety ❤😂

[@chainsawmay]

I have a deep bite it hurts sometimes but I have braces

[@zobia_mujeeb1249]

I take like 40 mins to brush my teeth with these braces bruh-

[@arnoldlee4625]

Why is that person using braces XD they got perfect teeth

[@Disstractt]

Jesus, I need to learn Geometry to have braces

[@creativesunset_.]

Even in teeth, THERE IS MATHS

[@lameatricw.2916]

Any advise on how to reduce swollen gums with braces? I’ve been having this problem for quite sometime. Looked up everything. Flossing more like told by ortho and still nothing, just bleeding gums as usual.

[@johainaa9416]

i’m so late but if they r still bleating , do ur braces rub against ur gum that happens to me and so my gum bleeds a bit so just but wax on the bracket that is rubbing ur gum i don’t really know why it would bleed other wise

[@carnival3429]

I had a friend who had braces and she knew none of this shit I feel like she just got it as an accessorie.

[@vishnupriyavc5041]

You are so funny

[@musickid6783]

Sooo helpful, ty~

[@booknook127]

I got my braces day before tommorow and I honestly don't feel any pain, and I want it honestly 😀

[@booknook127]

@Sara Noor I ate rice and noodles , sometimes some veggie soup too

[@orlislife1860]

This was so satisfying 😂

[@linajustin5233]

Not even exaggerating, flossing my teeth takes at least 30 minutes. Not counting brushing and mouth washing

[@jexlindsy9462]

I always wanted to have a braces but we cannot afford it so until now i cannot smile and not confident my teeth is so worse.

[@salmoamiisha4853]

I'm getting my braces in 6 hours I feel like it's gonna hurt also I'm getting one of my tooth filled

[@kpopalltheway605]

Hows it going now?

[@salmoamiisha4853]

@@kpopalltheway605 good!! it's been five months now. I think after 1 month I got use to it

[@alejamadrigal]

Exc video, can I share it on my facebook page?

[@BlueSkyOrthodonticsAmes]

Yep, go for it!

[@litgamer5160]

It looks so easy yet when your a beginner its so hard (like hiw difficult it is for me)

[@vivianvong3541]

I thought it said oral hygiene with bangs I was like tf

[@melillo1227]

My dentist never told me to use a normal floss i thought you should only use the other floss

[@Angela03ize]

I honestly need braces but they basically cost your entire salary

[@rinalreyes]

I think that they forgot about the fact that people have tongues in their mouths and it isn't very easy to floss with braces

[@mia-rn7yn]

My bracket on my right back molar broke off, will the process be longer or shorter? Also what are some good home remedies to get rid of gum inflation? All i know of is saltwater rinse.

[@miatorres3666]

Oil pulling for 20 min with coconut oil every morning..Use sage leaf tea with salt as a mouthwash 😊

[@opalskycanvas]

I’m getting a sonicare brush from my orthodontist and I’m exciting for that

[@Tzupangg]

I hate that I can't see the back of my teeth...so idk if I got all the gunk out

[@azyy6482]

What is the thing in the flosser to make it easier to insert to the teeth??

[@vminkook2835]

Lmao i have excessive overjet 5:37

[@giorgiaforcignano8429]

This video is very interesting ,very very good for theet

[@loanaburg45]

Never had braces and now I appreciate it even more

[@nrlynshj3410]

Perfect for me!

[@nicoliciouz]

How would I know it's 45°

[@kaleecotelesse1403]

After seeing the trying to eat a peanut or chip I will not attempt when I get my braces. I don’t want my teeth to look worse!! You guys please do not eat chips or any hard candy it will just make the process even longer

[@mayliinn]

Kalee Cotelesse lmaooo ive eaten whatever since I got my braces almost my second year. I don’t think nothing has happen and hopefully it won’t and I haven’t gotten off cause I don’t wear my banda

[@PockySenpai18]

I got a open,under cross bite

[@rahmirahmawati4551]

Thanks

[@UssyMustyYS]

I miss pizza and shawarma so bad.

[@orbital16]

Im still thinking how the plaque sipped inside the molar band could be removed.

[@mariahdiane1196]

Do I need to floss because I brush my teeth right after I eat something every time

[@BlueSkyOrthodonticsAmes]

It is still recommended to floss (or floss alternative such as a Water Pik) at least once a day. Brushing is removes most of the bacteria, food and plaque but it can't get inbetween teeth like floss.

[@hannahlindsey7937]

I had an overbite

[@harleytheapothecary7849]

3:25 I don'y care and that doesn't make you gods who can do no wrong

[@Ashley-uh5lm]

gummy smiles are cute 😳

[@eunhye2011]

Aside from that, whenever i have my schedule for adjustment she just always do the same. She will removed the rubber half of the lower bracket or upper bracket (whichever comes first), if upper teeth first, she just only removed rubber on the half side of the bracket and replaced new rubber then she will removed the other side and finished putting new rubber, then she will followed the lower teeth same way. (vice versa) She don't even check if the wire is still okay or not. I hate that dentist! Please tell me if its fine to do that when adjusting the braces.

[@peters-evitajapsay2024]

that's why I have a gummy smile!!! but didn't fit to me so I have to brace my teeth 😣

[@kyleeplaysgacha1800]

My front right tooth’s edge was overlapping my left tooth until 😬

[@slayage5833]

I Have a Bite stopper and it hurts to brush at the back

[@Ekpolyakova]

Скажите, зубы сильно передвигаются при носке брекетов?

[@jennifer6058]

why am i here .. i don’t even have braces . 😭

[@itsv2924]

LUCKY OMG

[@Kat-de8sz]

Lucky duck

[@lonelywhale2869]

So how do i eat then? 😭

[@sarawalusimbi133]

2019 anyome??

[@kyliefurlong2316]

Is it ok if I use my waterpik every night and use normal floss two times a week? Cause it's really hard for me to normally floss

[@BlueSkyOrthodonticsAmes]

That is a great question for your orthodontist, as s/he knows your mouth the best. That being said, Waterpik every night and flossing twice a week would be a good recommendation for someone in braces. You're ahead of most people when it comes to flossing with braces!

[@kaelyn077]

Kylie F It's not that bad once yo get the hang of it!

[@LibranduShot]

Pls tell can i do this weekly?

[@davidnewbon4385]

Only if you want your braces taken off, I guess.

[@IienafHidayati]

Flossing is very difficult for me

[@Herminia489]

Excelente video

[@ktv4327]

Three years to go 😭😭😭

[@sarawalusimbi133]

0:15 Im lazy I use my sonicare it does all the work for you

[@JuiceManSpexs]

I didn't know an open bite could have this much effect on me. Is this the reason why I have to chew my food extremely slow other wise I'll throw up?

[@BlueSkyOrthodonticsAmes]

Your open bite can certainly have a negative impact on your chewing capabilities. A proper bite not only looks great, it can also improve the quality of your life by increasing the functionality of your teeth. Give a local orthodontist a call and s/he can give you an evaluation to figure out your options!

[@labyrinthsevere]

I am getting my braces next Thursday, and I have been thinking of something. How am I supposed to brush and floss my teeth after lunch if I am at school? I don’t have an hour of free time just to brush and floss my teeth during school

[@tinedovgan1437]

Hi, probably is now too late, but i jave same problem now, can you tell me how did you do it? Greetings from Slovenia😉

[@labyrinthsevere]

Tine Dovgan hi! It’s not too late at all, lol. Honestly, I just didn’t brush or floss after eating at school. I usually just swished water around in my mouth a whole lot and brought a small mirror to look at my teeth to make sure I didn’t have any food in my teeth and braces. Hope this helps 😊

[@tinedovgan1437]

Thank you!

[@labyrinthsevere]

Tine Dovgan youre welcome!

[@tinedovgan1437]

@@labyrinthsevere Hmm, maybe we can try with toothpick?

[@jazmiaeasterling4970]

I have a crossbite and a little overbite

[@melm7960]

Hi😊 How do i fix the wire at the back if it's getting loose?I mean it's not hurting my cheek.

[@BlueSkyOrthodonticsAmes]

That's a good questions because a "loose" wire in the back can happen for several different reasons. Early in treatment, it can sometimes be fixed by slipping the wire back into the last bracket. Other times, a bracket may have been knocked off or the wire have have shifted more to one side than the other. The best answer is to give your orthodontist a call and s/he can give you directions depending on the stage of treatment you are in or may recommend that you stop by the office for them to fix it. If it does start to poke your cheek, applying wax can help until you are able to see your orthodontist.

[@melm7960]

Blue Sky Orthodontics But it's okay as long as the bracket doesn't break,right?

[@BlueSkyOrthodonticsAmes]

Often that is the case, but your own orthodontist will be best qualified to answer that question

[@soolavahmad9095]

I’m getting braces in 1 week I got my spacers last week and it’s been a week since I had them

[@kirstiekinnaird]

I got my braces Yesterday and they hurt to bad

[@angelowusu6791]

It is so hard to apply the wax to your wire

[@venicebeech5997]

I have been always wondering, since I am getting braces next week Thursday. Is the wax edible? Like can it be swallowed?

[@briannamarquez9437]

Venice Beech It won't hurt you, just try not to swallow it constantly

[@bhaunagainda1912]

Me too i am geting braces tomorrow i am scared i am going to cry

[@venicebeech5997]

Bhauna Gainda me too getting them tomorrow. I wish us luck

[@bhaunagainda1912]

Venice Beech you too

[@mariameza4011]

Bhauna Gainda don't overthink it, I got mine in April and it didn't hurt at all while they were putting them on. I started to feel sore two hours later and the pain lasted for a week. Just remember that the pain is no going to last forever. Now I don't even feel like I'm even wearing them🙂😉

[@smiel__]

I got open bite and I speak really weird.

[@Yvch0]

Broke your leg just brush it a 45 degree angle and put wax 😗

[@besiasani2179]

I use an electric toothbrush

[@mandarina4310]

I'm getting braces tomorrow!!!

[@swag1490]

I don't even have braces why am i here

[@eunhye2011]

At 01:43, you said line wire and rubber are remived when fixing the loose bracket. But my dentist never do that to me and it really gives me a pain! Instead to removed all the rubber first followed by the wire, what she did is she removed only half of the rubber in my right lower teeth where the loose bracket located, and she just pull out the wire and put it on the direction to my lower gum and put a piece of cotton. But i told her its uncomfortable since she's putting some force becauseshetryibgtoput back the loose bracket and it produced pain while she's doing it. Is it correct way of placing back the loose bracket? Please tell me.

[@dollyabhishekmishra]

Sir plz suggest me..my age is 35..mere 2 teeth tedhe medhe h...maine 2 weeks before braces lgway h..Mere dentist ne bola h ki woh mere braces 1 yr me remove kr denge..

[@-brian-7851]

Today I got my braces and now I have trouble at chewing😣I think I can’t clench my teeth normally like all the way down like before but the dentist checked and said it looks okay to him and but I know I can’t clench like before cuz I know the problem is braces on the molars part.

[@potato_girl]

Is it better now? I know when I first got my braces that's how it felt. It'll take a while, but you'll get used to it hopefully! Everyone is different and so everyone's braces journey is going to be different.

[@oliviasmm6609]

I just got my braces last week and my teeth are really yellow and I’m brushing how I’m supposed to and I’ve ate food I normally eat before I got them and they were fine amd I’m basically having a mental breakdown and I don’t know what to do 😭😭😭

[@eliizabvth]

Olivia The big nerd make sure to drink only water. But if you’re drinking soda or any sugary drinks, make sure to use a straw and brush your teeth for 3 minutes after every meal. Use some mouthwash if that also helps.

[@stepankaspizzaslice6682]

Hey, I have quiet bad staining on my teeth even though i brush twice a day for two minutes. Do you have any idea how I can get rid of it? I’m really scared I’m going to remove my braces and have a bunch of yellow stains😭😭😭

[@Kat-de8sz]

Same here

[@izzy2294]

do u have to use floss? becsuse I dont and also , is normal water okay to use?

[@BlueSkyOrthodonticsAmes]

Ikrammm Dedee You don't have to floss your teeth, just the ones you want to keep! Flossing is an important aspect of cleaning your teeth both with and without braces to remove debris stuck between your teeth that is inaccessible to brushing. And yes, you can brush your teeth with just water some of the time, but a fluoridated toothpaste is the best way to strengthen teeth against cavities. Hope that helps!

[@quarantinelife.]

You can get waterpick. That's what I use

[@cherie6133]

It isn't easy clean your braces with that bristle.

[@BlueSkyOrthodonticsAmes]

You're right, brushing with braces can be difficult! However, just give it some time using the correct tools and techniques and you will be a pro in no time.

[@aldrindeoestabillo6433]

i new now how to clean it. the problem is i dont have braces on my teeth 😂😂. #recommended

[@aniyahcampbell2890]

Oops I been doing it all wrong lol

[@slimemyhouse9877]

Below the gum line??? That sound so weird and mistakably brutal...

[@astro808s5]

well getting braces on tomo

[@bhaunagainda1912]

Thanks you too ,😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😂😂😂😂😂😋😂

[@atheananana]

*brushes teeth with protractor*