Wearing dental braces necessitates diligent oral hygiene to prevent cavities and gum disease. Braces create hard-to-reach areas for food and bacteria, making regular brushing after meals, daily ...

Can you use an electric toothbrush with braces? We ask the experts how to maintain your daily dental routine with braces When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

To floss teeth if you have braces, feed the short end of the floss through the space between the main arch wire and the upper portion of the tooth closest to the gum. Use a gentle sawing motion to ...

So you’re way beyond your middle school years... and yet: You’ve found yourself in a new set of braces. While this might not be how you pictured your adulthood unfolding, you’re now officially mature ...

Medically reviewed by Brian T. Luong, DMD Electric toothbrushes offer several advantages over manual ones. They provide ...

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Many people choose to get braces to straighten their teeth and improve their overall dental health. While the end result is worthwhile, you may face some inconveniences along the way when living with ...

Dr. Holli Careswell is a board-certified general and cosmetic dentist with a private practice in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. She has taken hundreds of hours of continuing education, focusing on cosmetic ...