“How do you brush your teeth with lingual braces?”

Brushing your teeth with lingual braces requires special care. Here's a condensed guide:

1. **Use a Soft-Bristled Toothbrush**: Choose one to protect your gums and braces.
2. **Rinse First**: Loosen food particles with water before brushing.
3. **Angle Your Brush**: Hold at a 45-degree angle to the gum line and use circular motions.
4. **Brush Each Tooth**: Focus on one tooth at a time, especially where braces attach.
5. **Clean Behind Braces**: Use a small-headed toothbrush or interdental brush.
6. **Interdental Brushes**: Use these for areas a regular brush can't reach.
7. **Floss Daily**: Use a floss threader or orthodontic floss.
8. **Rinse with Mouthwash**: Use antibacterial or fluoride mouthwash.
9. **Inspect Your Teeth**: Check in the mirror after cleaning.

**Additional Tips**:
- Consider an electric toothbrush with an orthodontic head.
- Regular dental check-ups are essential.
- Avoid hard, sticky, or sugary foods.

You brush normally and then around the braces, Floss using a superfloss, floss threaders and a water flosser.

Get a water Pik.