“How often should you get a cleaning with braces?”
I wear braces. How often should you get a cleaning with braces?
3 Answers
Stick with the usual twice a year or every 6 months. However, if u have wire braces u will notice it's harder to floss and brush well and food may catch in between the wires and brackets. If u slack in ur flossing and brushing and u see swollen or red gums, maybe even with bleeding, u have gingivitis and it may help to get ur teeth cleaned in shorter intervals, like every 4 months or 3 months until ur dental hygiene gets up to par or the gingivitis is gone and ur back on track for 6 months going forward with good dental hygiene. If u wear Invisalign, stick to it every 6 months since there's nothing barring u from good and easier flossing and brushing.
It depends on how well you keep them clean but ideally a professional exam to guard against decay and dental prophy should be provided every 3-6 months.
Everyone should have a check-up and a cleaning at the dentist at least once a year. Sometimes with braces, depending on your home care, it is recommended to get a cleaning up to four times a year. The best way to find out for you is to visit your general dentist and follow their recommendation based on your particular situation.
