Cleaning between blocks when "train-tracked"

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Gemz
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Cleaning between blocks when "train-tracked"

#1 Post by Gemz »

How do you do it?

I have the most annoying something stuck between my top two teeth and no matter how much I clean it, it just won't come out and I don't want anything stuck there rotting

Any ideas?
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Betty Bat
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#2 Post by Betty Bat »

FLOSS!
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Lisa65
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#3 Post by Lisa65 »

Gemz - I use those proxy brushes like Meryaten just mentioned, which are great for cleaning stuff from round the brackets. You can get them in Superdrug or Boots, or online. They come in different sizes to suit your needs.
I also floss every night which takes care of anything which might be stuck in tight gaps between teeth.
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Girlinterrupted
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#4 Post by Girlinterrupted »

I'm confused. I got told by my ortho not to floss :S
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#5 Post by Girlinterrupted »

Something to do with breaking the archwire or something. I was quite confused :shock:
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ladylee
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#6 Post by ladylee »

My, I agree with Braced, you really need to call your ortho, I know mine preaches about flossing regulary. :-1
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#7 Post by bracesafter40 »

I'd agree. Call your Ortho right away. Flossing is a pain, but necessary as stuff do stick in your teeth and will cause decay if not removed. It takes me about 15 minutes now each night, aargh...
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SnowSara
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#8 Post by SnowSara »

Did he just mean to not try and floss normally, meaning you have to thread under the archwire first? I can see advising not to floss for the first couple of days, you're pretty tender then, but after that there's no reason not to!!
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ladylee
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#9 Post by ladylee »

Actually, I found that my mouth feels better after I floss, specially when things are sore and irritated.
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WiredforSound
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#10 Post by WiredforSound »

I couldn't live without my Proxy brush! It gets all sorts of stuff out that brushing doesn't.

I too feel better after flossing. It is a hassle to do but my mouth feels good afterwards!! My Ortho preaches about the importance of flossing!!
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#11 Post by SnowSara »

I couldn't live without my Proxy brush! It gets all sorts of stuff out that brushing doesn't.
Ain't it the truth, I swear I have one in every drawer and pocket within my reach!
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Clairey Fairey
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#12 Post by Clairey Fairey »

I'm confused. I got told by my ortho not to floss
I have been told this too!! My ortho said 'you can't floss whilst in braces' didn't give a reason though, i assume it's just because the wire is in the way. Although everyone on here seems to manage ok. I think I'll mention it at my next appointment!

I was given an orthodontic toothbrush which has too ends, one has a toothbrush end and the other has a small brush thingy the other end which is used to get inbetween the brackets to remove any food. (kind of like that proxy brush) I always make sure I have a good scrub between my teeth with this brush. They are avaliable on www.orthoshop.co.uk
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#13 Post by Clairey Fairey »

Just noticed - You can gets a orthodontic flossing pack from there too :D

Sorry about all these posts Please delete one I thought I'd stopped this one from posting.
Last edited by Clairey Fairey on Thu Apr 12, 2007 4:38 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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#14 Post by Clairey Fairey »

Just noticed - You can get a orthodontic flossing pack from there too :D
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Girlinterrupted
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#15 Post by Girlinterrupted »

Clairey Fairey wrote:
I'm confused. I got told by my ortho not to floss
I have been told this too!! My ortho said 'you can't floss whilst in braces' didn't give a reason though, i assume it's just because the wire is in the way. Although everyone on here seems to manage ok. I think I'll mention it at my next appointment!

I was given an orthodontic toothbrush which has too ends, one has a toothbrush end and the other has a small brush thingy the other end which is used to get inbetween the brackets to remove any food. (kind of like that proxy brush) I always make sure I have a good scrub between my teeth with this brush. They are avaliable on www.orthoshop.co.uk
Phew! I thought I was the only one lol

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