Bacteria love all of the dark nooks and crannies in your mouth. It settles in, hides out, and if left long enough, it creates plaque in those areas. If plaque isn’t cleaned away, tooth decay and gum disease develop.
When you have braces, the brackets on your teeth trap food particles, and the wires get in the way of brushing and flossing. It’s more difficult to clean the hard to reach places, so people with braces are more likely to get cavities and gingivitis.
Here’s why you should take extra care to floss daily with braces:
- Prevents swollen and bleeding gums.
- Decreases chances of tooth decay, gum disease, and white spots forming around the brackets.
- Makes your teeth and gums healthy and ready for the world when your braces are removed.
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