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As many children get their braces or begin other orthodontic treatment in the fall, we thought it might be helpful to provide a quick reminder of the benefits of making sure braces are kept clean and tidy. By taking care of their braces, your kids can make sure their orthodontic appliances are better able to do their job—giving your children the winning smile they deserve! In this post, we’re going to touch on the top reasons your kids need to keep their braces looking their best. Don't forget that you can get in touch with your local Docbraces at any time to ask any questions about your child's treatment.

Keeping Your Braces Tidy and Clean can Help:

Prevent Cavities

When you have braces, there are more spots for bits of food to become lodged after eating. If you’re not careful, these leftover pieces of food can result in cavities, which require additional treatment to fix. By keeping your braces clean and brushing your teeth after every meal, you can help prevent cavities from developing during your treatment.

Prevent Staining

In addition to causing cavities, food that gets caught in your braces and isn’t dealt with can also cause staining—both of your braces and of your teeth! Make sure you brush your teeth after every meal to keep them—and your braces—sparkling and pearly white!

Prevent Bad Breath

Have you ever noticed how food can start to smell if you leave it out too long? Well imagine that food being caught in your braces! Needless to say, failing to keep your braces clean and tidy can result in bad breath, which can easily be taken care of through proper cleaning techniques.

Avoid Food Debris

Nobody wants to show off their smile only to realize they’ve got a big piece of food stuck in their teeth. By keeping your braces clean and tidy, you can be confident that when you show off your teeth, people will see a great smile and not a piece of food debris!

Improve Oral Health

By keeping your braces clean, you’re taking a step in the right direction to improve your overall oral health. Good oral health is really important because it helps to prevent problems such as gum disease, and can even reduce chances of being diagnosed with lifestyle related diseases later in life. Truly, whether you have braces or not, it’s crucial that you maintain the best oral health possible.

Clean Braces Minimize Your Treatment Time

If you do your best to keep your braces clean and tidy, they’ll be better able to do their job. This means you could have the opportunity to show off a braces-free smile sooner than you may have expected!At the end of the day, it’s in your best interest to keep your braces clean and tidy. By remembering these tips, you’ll be well on your way to having the smile you’ve always dreamed of. For more information on how to keep your braces looking their best, contact us today for your FREE consultation!