“Can you use toothpaste with braces?”
I want to straighten my teeth with braces. Can you use toothpaste with braces?
13 Answers
Yes of course and you should spend more care cleaning around brackets than without to prevent décalcification once the brackets are removed
Using toothpaste with braces is crucial for maintaining good oral hygiene during orthodontic treatment. It helps to remove food particles and plaque that can get trapped around the brackets and wires. Toothpaste with fluoride is recommended as it strengthens the tooth enamel and helps prevent cavities, which is especially important when wearing braces. Ideally, brushing with toothpaste after every meal is recommended to ensure all areas around the braces are cleaned properly.
Yes, brushing with a soft bristle toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste is still recommended while wearing braces. You may find flossing to be more difficult however and will require floss threaders or you could think about going the route of clear aligners like Invisalign to straighten your teeth.
Yes of course, and ideally with an electric sonic care toothbrush to vibrate the plaque and bacteria off the teeth and between the brackets.
Yes definitely! And rinse with a fluoride rinse to prevent the white spots
Yes, it is preferable
Yes, toothpaste with braces is typically what is done.
You can. It’s just harder to keep teeth with braces clean. Invisalign makes it much easier.
Yes, you can use any brand of toothpaste to clean your teeth every day when having braces
Yes you can use toothpaste with braces
Yes you can you absolutely should
It is recommended to use an approved toothpaste equipped with fluoride when brushing teeth with braces.
P J Theodorou
Orthodontist | Orthodontist
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Yes - the toothpaste will help get in the areas on and around the braces and the foam will help as well. Keep them shiny! Thank you!
Yes - the toothpaste will help get in the areas on and around the braces and the foam will help as well. Keep them shiny! Thank you!
