206 1540 Teens Diet & Health Grooming & Hygiene true Wed, 05 Dec 2007 16:19:53 -0800 /system/videos/3/06/02/206.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, braces, teeth, clean, wash, tooth, care, oral, hygiene, mouth, dentist, dental, orthodontist How To Clean Your Braces http://www.howcast.com/videos/206-How-To-Clean-Your-Braces http://www.howcast.com/videos/206-How-To-Clean-Your-Braces/edit approved 140 640 480 <object width="425" height="352" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=206"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=206" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="352" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 7 DrApa http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/206/Personal.How_to_Clean_Your_Braces_SD_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 10328 false false false 3107 0 31 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/206/31.jpg Consult orthodontist Consult your orthodontist for any specific brushing and flossing instructions, as well products recommendations.

]]> 3108 1 39 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/206/39.jpg Remove rubber bands If you use rubber bands, remove them from your braces before you brush.

]]> 3109 2 44 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/206/44.jpg Brush often Brush your teeth at least four times a day, and after every meal, with a soft bristle toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste.

]]> 3110 3 51 Tip Be sure to get a new toothbrush every three months—braces have a tendency to wear brushes down quickly.

]]> 3111 4 58 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/206/58.jpg Brush in circles Brush in small circles, wiggling the brush around the contours and crevices of the braces, spending about 10-15 seconds on each tooth.

]]> 3112 5 67 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/206/67.jpg Brush all over Brush your gums, the roof of your mouth, and the inside of your cheeks.

]]> 3113 6 73 Tip You can also try an inter-proximal brush, which looks sort of like a pipe cleaner and helps you remove plaque from difficult-to-reach areas.

]]> 3114 7 82 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/206/82.jpg Rinse mouth Rinse your mouth thoroughly with mouthwash or water after brushing.

]]> 3115 8 87 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/206/87.jpg Floss Floss at least once a day with 18 inches of waxed floss.

]]> 3116 9 93 Tip Using a floss threader might make this process easier.

]]> 3117 10 97 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/206/97.jpg Thread floss Thread the floss under the main wire and between two teeth.

]]> 3118 11 102 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/206/102.jpg Floss up & down Move the floss up and down along the sides of each of the teeth.

]]> 3119 12 108 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/206/108.jpg Continue flossing Continue threading and flossing until you’ve cleaned between each tooth and behind the last tooth.

]]> 3120 13 114 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/206/114.jpg Rinse mouth again Rinse your mouth again with mouthwash or water.

]]> 3121 14 119 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/206/119.jpg Replace rubber bands Replace any rubber bands, and remind yourself that one day this all be history—and you’ll have beautiful teeth to show for it.

]]> 3122 15 128 Fact Think braces are pricey now? At the turn of the 19th century they were made from silver, platinum and fourteen- to eighteen-karat gold.

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