Brushing and flossing your teeth are pivotal components to maintaining a healthy, beautiful smile. In fact, coupled with our orthodontic treatments at Hoyjberg Family Orthodontics, these oral hygiene strategies can give you a beautiful smile that lasts a lifetime. Our orthodontists, Dr. Hoyjberg and Dr. Woo, offer a number of treatments for patients of all ages. In order to assist our Roseville patients, our staff suggests the following oral hygiene strategies to step up your brushing and flossing!
Oral hygiene is essential for a healthy smile. That doesn’t change just because you are wearing braces or Invisalign. In fact, oral hygiene is even more important during orthodontic treatment, because your teeth will require extra attention to stay clean. If you have one of our more traditional braces options, you may need to thread the floss between the wires in order to properly reach between each tooth. Your Roseville orthodontist can show you tips for proper brushing and flossing while wearing braces. Invisalign makes oral hygiene simple–just remove your clear aligners and brush and floss as normal! Regardless of which type of braces your orthodontist suggests for you, it is essential that you brush after each meal and floss daily.
Any orthodontist or dentist will tell you that you should brush and floss your teeth daily. But which one should happen first? Does it matter? Recent studies suggest that flossing before brushing results in cleaner teeth. Flossing removes plaque from the tight spaces between teeth, and then you can brush the plaque away with your toothbrush. The American Dental Association (ADA) says, “Either way is acceptable as long as you do a thorough job.” In the end, the most important part is consistency for both brushing and flossing. This will allow you to keep your teeth safe from decay throughout your orthodontic treatment.
Your oral hygiene strategies will vary depending on which orthodontic treatment you are using. To discuss any of our treatment options, please contact us at our Roseville, Placerville, Modesto, or El Dorado Hills office today. We would be happy to schedule an appointment for you or answer any of your questions. We look forward to seeing you soon!