Patient Ed > Oral Hygiene - Barrington IL Illinois

Brushing: Step 1

Using a dry brush with a small amount of toothpaste place bristles where gums and teeth meet.

For 10 seconds on each tooth use circular, vibrating motions around the gum lines.

Every tooth of both arches should be brushed slowly.

Brush the lower teeth from the gum line up and the upper teeth from the gum line down. Brush the roof of your mouth and your tongue too!

Carefully thread unwaxed floss between braces and wire. You may find a floss threader helpful.

Carefully floss around the braces.

Carefully floss around the gum areas.

Carefully floss around each tooth.

Using a dry brush with a small amount of toothpaste, place bristles where gums and teeth meet.
For 10 seconds on each tooth use circular, vibrating motions around the gum lines.
Every tooth of both arches should be brushed slowly.
Brush the lower teeth from the gum line up and the upper teeth from the gum line down. Brush the roof of your mouth and your tongue too!

Carefully thread unwaxed floss between braces and wire. You may find a floss threader helpful.
Carefully floss around the braces.
Carefully floss around the gum areas.
Carefully floss around each tooth.