Braces Care | Katherine M Masaki D

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Katherine M. Masaki, DDS, MS

Hawaii Orthodontist

1150 S. King Street Suite 1103 Honolulu, Hawaii 96814

CALL US 808.596.4840

Brushing and Flossing

Brace Cleaning Step 1

Step 1:

Place your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle to your gums.

Brace Cleaning Step 2

Step 2:

Brush gently in a circular motion.

Brace Cleaning Step 3

Step 3:

Brush the outer, inner, and chewing surfaces of each tooth.

Brace Cleaning Step 4

Step 4:

Use the tip of your brush for the inner surface of your front teeth.

Flossing Step 1

Step 1:

Carefully glide floss threader underneath the wire while avoiding the gums.

Flossing Step 2

Step 2:

Pull atleast 1 inch of floss through. Holding the floss tightly, gently saw the floss in between your teeth.

Flossing Step 3

Step 3:

Curve floss into a C-shape against one tooth and gently glide it underneath your gums. Repeat to the other side.

Flossing Step 4

Step 4:

Pull floss up or down completely, repeating for each tooth.

Using a Proxy Brush

Using a Proxy Brush

Use the proxy brush (cone shaped brush) to get the areas between and on the sides of the brackets.

Using a Waterpik

A Waterpik can help maintain oral health. It is a good idea to use a Waterpik in addition to brushing and flossing.

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