When wearing braces, brushing three times a day is non-negotiable.  Plus, getting busy with the orthodontic mouthwash in between brushing now requires slots in your daily planner, too! 

With all this going on, you might be asking, why do I have to bother? 

Good question.  Let’s explore ...  

You like your food; plaque likes your food.  Plaque creates acid that weakens tooth enamel.  With a brace, plaque can gain an advantage since it can easily hide away.  This can lead to decay if left unchecked. 

Solution: It all starts with a specialist orthodontic toothpaste.  We love VITIS Orthodontic Toothpaste.  It’s semi-liquid so it fully coats teeth, braces and even those tiny gaps.  Show plaque no mercy! 

Skipping a brushing session can cause staining around brackets.  You could be left with the square-shaped ghosts of your brackets when they’re removed.  No one wants a permanently stained straight smile. 

Solution: Access is key. Our flexible neck, v-shaped orthodontic toothbrush means you’ve got superior design in your grip to clean teeth, gums and braces. Its V shaped bristles find their way around your arch wire like a ninja on manoeuvres! Equally, an Orthodontic Monotip Brush helps you hone-in on your gum line, making that meeting of tooth and gum a plaque free zone. Stainless! 

With fixed braces, your gums are working overtime.  Brushing three times a day helps keep them healthy.  This way inflammation caused by plaque is less likely.   If your gums do flare up ... 

Solution:  Make friends with clinically proven Gengigel.  Packed with hyaluronic acid, it supports the healing and repair process.  Yes, please! 

Now you know why a three times a day brushing routine is key, be home and away ready.  Our Orthodontic Travel Kit is a smile-saver.  Toothpaste. Check.  Mouthrinse.  Check.  Toothbrush and interdental brush.  Double check.   

You’re good to go!