Your usual oral care regimen may not be enough when you have braces:
Brackets and wires make flossing tough.
It is difficult to reach the entire tooth surface with a normal brush.
Food stuck in brackets and wires can increase tooth decay risk.
Cavities and tooth stains are more likely.
Dental care with braces:
Angle brush over and under bracket and scrub gently.
Use a proxabrush to get under wires.
Use a floss threader to get between teeth.
Foods to avoid:
Popcorn
Whole apples
Ice
Hard candy
Sunflower seeds
Bagels
Meat on the bone