So just got my braces today, and was wondering how important it is to floss…
If you have had braces before, or are wearing them now, tell me about your experiences! Thank you!
Thanks! have water pick too… so will be using that, especially when Christmastime roles and I'm in the Christmas show at the theatre and get home at 11:30 almost every night!
you have to floss!
i prefer using this stuff called superfloss, and you can buy it at any drugstore
its like a regular piece of floss except one end of it is a bit thicker and spongy so its good for cleaning larger gaps and stuff
i find it works great and its just like regular flossing, but it does take a little longer. practice, and youll get the handg of it
also use that little brush that your ortho should have given you. its really great to jsut carry around with you when you go out somewhere to eat and stuff. its great for just "flossing" when you are out and dont have the time
by not flossing, obviously you are prone to cavities…but not only that : by not getting the plaque away from the very top of your teeth you can develop gingivitis. in a few days or so you might find your gums actually hurt as well so remmeber to floss really well right at the top of your teeth, and dont be worried if you see blood: its just a sign that that spot is a spot that you should pay abit more attention to
happy flossing!