Brushing Your Teeth with Braces

Braces Explained: Brushing with Braces

In this video, I will answer the question of "how to brush properly with braces?" Disclaimer: I have no financial ties to Crest/Oral-B but I just personally really like their products!

When you brush your teeth, you want to make sure that you brush the areas where your gum meets your teeth, as well as the chewing surface of your teeth. If you have braces, you also have to focus on getting around the brackets! To do this, you have to make sure you angle your toothbrush properly. In this video I will demonstrate the different techniques on how to brush properly using an electric vs a manual toothbrush. In addition to brushing, you have to make sure to floss and clean between the teeth, which I will demonstrate in another video! You should brush for two minutes, twice a day to ensure you remove all the bacterial build-up around your teeth!

When selecting a toothpaste, you want to make sure you select a toothpaste that is fluoridated. The fluoride in the toothpaste strengthens your teeth and acts as a shield to protect it from cavities!

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See you next time!

Greg Asatrian, D.D.S.

This video may contain orthodontic appliances, devices and/or procedural content. The content seen in this video is provided only for education purposes and is not intended to be a substitute for professional dental advice, diagnosis, or treatment. For personalized advice, please be sure to visit a professional orthodontist near you!

[nickylnr]

I got the electric toothbrush and let me tell you I've only used it twice because when I use it I feel like my brain is vibrating. So sir.. Saving it for when my braces come off. I recently found this black Colgate toothbrush with floss tips.. Best thing since sliced bread I tell you.

[nataliemejia]

Thank you! I have terrible memory and so when they quickly told me how to brush my teeth, I forgot in like .2 seconds, I just got them on today!

[diogooliveira]

I've put braces a month ago and I still call my dental clinic whenever I have a doubt or a weird situation to demistify.
Even so, you have the best YouTube channel ever. Congrats for that. Wish you the best for your career.
Information > Misinformation

[SayantanPanja]

I just put on my braces for closing the gaps of my front teeth. I am watching your video daily and each of them is helpful a lot. Thanks for these awesome guidance that we can follow.

[deehermione]

Yay! I brush my teeth right! Lol
Actually braces have made take better care of my teeth with all the stuff in my mouth I constantly want to get any bit of gunk out ASAP! And flossing feels so satisfying now! Especially with the mini brush ones. I also use a water pic and the sonic toothbrush there a massage function on it that feels amazing after get my wire tightened.

[lesleystone]

Wow!! My You Tube feed that happened upon you, and I am happy it did! I have my braces now for about 5 months. I've been watching lots of videos. I like your demonstrations
I use a manual toothbrush. I floss and waterpik as well as use the Soft Picks.
Looking forward to watching more of your videos.

[magnusleaksofficial]

Thanks for uploading this video! My orthodontist is always at me for bad brushing. Now I can finally do it right.

[Konekoexe]

Thanks. I just got braces today. I was scared I'd break them. It's not as difficult as I thought it'd be. Flossing is a different story though. I still need practice.

[Adam_Lam]

These videos are awesome! Every orthodontist should show this to their new patients.

[kashmirkali]

I am using Phillips sonic electric tooth brush along with sensodyne tooth paste

[metalbabee]

Thanks doc! Six days into braces and my teeth finally feel better. Seeing your video, I'm glad I've been brushing correctly!

[mad_max_]

I got my braces yesterday and I’m glad this video is here because i didn’t really know how to work around these

[coraspicer]

is it possible to like break your bracket when you brush them? Im always scared that I will or something lol

[spboy]

Thanks for the video !
I think that one of the most important tools for oral hygiene is water flosser!!
I have braces for 1 year now and this thing saved my life, it cleans food leftovers perfectly, the way toothbrush just can't.

[JohnnyFreedom]

I've been using Swissdent toothbrushes and paste for a few years now. They are just great! Then Curaprox interdental and solo brushes, and a floss as well. I am going to get my braces in two weeks, so I am really glad for this channel. Amazing job, Dr. Greg!

[SmileInfluencers]

Hold up....☝🏼.... can we talk about how the beat drops in perfect timing with the brushing 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[CalvinA]

I’m getting my braces on June 5th, this video was right on time, thank you!

[MchaJJ]

Had no idea there was a Bluetooth tooth brush! Will check it out. Thanks doc.

[acefamilylover]

Finally new video ive been waiting for so long on another video/braces video. I have been checking ur channel everyday to see if you made a new video but finally you did😊😂

[RJ-kpdc]

I just got my braces few hours ago (currently 15yr turning 16 in 18 days)