Caring for your teeth while wearing braces

• Watch your diet – avoid sweet and/or sticky foods and acidic drinks such as fizzy drinks and fruit juices.
• Try to avoid snacking between meals.
• Try to clean your teeth carefully after every meal, using a fluoride toothpaste.  Take particular care to brush around the brace thoroughly, between your teeth, and gently brush the gums.  If your gums bleed you are not keeping them clean enough.
• Use a fluoride mouthwash or gel at night after cleaning.

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