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MY STAR ORTHODONTICS
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  • Services
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    • About Retainers
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BRUSHING AND FLOSSING
​WIH BRACES

Brushing and Flossing
  • It is recommended to brush your teeth at least twice a day.
    • Ideally four times – once after each meal and before bedtime.
  • It is important to clean all tooth surfaces: outside, inside and chewing surfaces, as well as the area between the wire and the teeth and under the braces where food can be easily trapped.
  • The key is to angle the tooth brush correctly at 45 degrees:
    • Point bristles at the area between the gums and wire.
  • Check toothbrush bristles to make sure they are not dull or fuzzy
  • Replace toothbrush or electric toothbrush head every 6 months or sooner
Example of proper brushing technique for braces showing teeth with braces and a toothbrush

Helpful Tools

Here are some tools that can help to keep your braces and teeth on a day to day basis. ​Although these are not complete substitutes for flossing and brushing, they can be effective in reducing food buildup
  • Floss Threader
  • Platypus Flosser and Brush
  • Interdental Brush
  • Water Flosser e.g Waterpik
Floss threader recommended for patients with braces
Platypus flosser recommended for patients with braces
Interproximal brush recommended for patients with braces
Water flosser recommended for patients with braces

Salt Water Rinse

One helpful tip for all patients with braces: 
  • Add a teaspoon of salt to a cup of warm water, stir to dissolve
  • Swish with warm salt water in the mouth for 30 seconds, then spit it out
  • Rinse twice a day or more often as desired
  • Can reduce gum inflammation and soreness in the mouth
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Hours

Monday 10:00 am-6:00 pm
Tuesday 10:00 am-6:00 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am-6:00 pm
Thursday 10:00 am-6:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am-6:00 pm
Saturday (Appointments Only) 9:00 am-3:00 pm
​Sunday Closed

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Tel: 281-884-9775
Fax: 281-751-9970

Address

23641 Katy Freeway Suite 200, Katy, TX 77494
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  • Why Choose Us
    • Meet The Team >
      • Meet Dr. Hsieh
      • Meet Dr. Luong
    • Our Reviews
    • See Our Work
    • Blog
  • Services
    • Traditional Braces
    • Clear Braces
    • Invisalign
    • Invisalign Teen
    • Early Orthodontic Treatment
    • Adult Orthodontics
    • Retainers
  • First Visit
    • Insurance & Financing
    • New Patient Forms
  • Current Patients
    • Foods To Avoid
    • Brushing & Flossing
    • Common Situations
    • About Retainers
  • Contact Us
    • Find Us