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Flossing Is Important, But It’s Not the Only Thing!

Flossing is important, but how you brush and what you eat are also important when you have braces.

Brush longer and more frequently. To remove all of the plaque and bacteria, you should brush your teeth three times a day. Because there are more places for the plaque and bacteria to hide, you should also brush for two to four minutes each time. The quality of your brushing is most important: be sure to brush all around the brackets, between teeth, and along the gum line.

Choose teeth-healthy foods. Avoid sugary foods and beverages like soda, sweets, and other desserts.

Avoid foods that can damage your braces. Foods that are hard or sticky can cause damage. Avoid foods that can get stuck in your braces like hard candies, gum, ice, licorice, nuts, beef jerky, and hard, crusty bread.

Do you or your child need braces? Now’s the perfect time! For a limited time this summer, PERFECT TEETH is offering a Summer Braces Special.

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