After your child eats their holiday treats (or any meal), it's important they practice good oral hygiene. Encourage your child to:
- First, rinse with water.
- Start brushing at the gumline at a 45-degree angle. We recommend a brush designed for braces.
- Next, have them place the toothbrush on top of the brackets, angling down to brush on top of each bracket.
- Then, they can angle the toothbrush up toward the bottom of each bracket.
- A floss threader, water flossers, and antimicrobial mouthrinses are other helpful tools your child can use to maintain a level of oral health that will make you both smile.
Learn more about how to clean teeth with braces.
Even when kids understand the long-term benefits of having straight teeth, it can be challenging during the holiday season when they can't eat the same treats their friends enjoy. By offering your child delicious, fun alternatives, their holiday season can be as merry and bright (and delicious) as anyone else's. And they'll receive a bonus gift for their efforts – a lifetime of straight, pearly white teeth!