{"id":1562,"date":"2015-11-25T08:00:18","date_gmt":"2015-11-25T08:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ortegaortho.com\/?p=1562"},"modified":"2015-11-25T08:00:18","modified_gmt":"2015-11-25T08:00:18","slug":"3-tools-to-keep-your-braces-clean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ortegaortho.com\/blog\/2015\/11\/25\/3-tools-to-keep-your-braces-clean\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Tools to Keep Your Braces Clean"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintaining proper oral hygiene throughout the course of your orthodontic treatment is extremely important for the health of your teeth. The last thing you want is to is damage your teeth because of poor oral hygiene. At Ortega Orthodontics, we want you to be proud of your healthy and clean smile. Here are some tools that can help you maintain your oral hygiene \u00a0throughout your treatment: <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Interdental toothbrush: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When trying to clean in between your teeth this is a great tool for getting pieces of food out of your braces.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Antibacterial mouthwash: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rinsing with mouthwash can reduce inflammation in your gums and cheeks and may help with possible irritation from your braces.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Waterpik: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many patients find that using a Waterpik helps keep their appliances clean.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Braces can make it difficult to clean your teeth during treatment, which is why there are tools to help. Remember, these tools are here as a supplement to regular brushing and flossing, not as a replacement! You may find that your braces make it harder to get plaque off your teeth, but brushing and flossing after each meal is important for preventing tooth decay, plaque buildup, and gum disease. If you have questions about how to keep your teeth in tip top shape, give us a call.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Maintaining proper oral hygiene throughout the course of your orthodontic treatment is extremely important for the health of your teeth. The last thing you want is to is damage your teeth because of poor oral hygiene. At Ortega Orthodontics, we want you to be proud of your healthy and clean smile. 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