Brushing and Flossing
Oral Hygiene Overview
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Brush after every meal.
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Use a toothbrush with a small amount of toothpaste.
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Use circular, vibrating motions around the gumline for about 10 seconds on each tooth.
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Brush every tooth slowly.
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Brush the lower teeth up and the upper teeth down. Also brush your tongue and the roof of your mouth.
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Floss nightly after brushing to remove the plaque missed by brushing.
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Carefully pull floss between wire and braces.
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Floss carefully around the braces.
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Floss carefully around the gum area.
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Floss around each tooth.
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Results
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PROPER oral hygiene
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IMPROPER oral hygiene
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