Braces are one of the best investments you can make in your smile – but they also raise the bar for how carefully you need to care for your teeth during treatment. Brackets, wires, and bands create dozens of new nooks where food and plaque love to hide, and a casual brushing habit that worked fine before braces simply isn’t enough anymore.
The good news? You don’t need a complicated routine. You need the right routine – one that covers all the surfaces braces create, uses the correct tools, and takes just a few extra minutes each day. This guide walks you through everything: technique, tools, frequency, flossing, and the habits that protect your enamel while treatment is underway.
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