Ortho might end treatment early help!

[virgoan]

I'm sorry to hear that you're facing early debanding due to hygiene concerns. That can't be a good feeling.

Some folks are more fanatical than others, but at the very least I think you should make an effort to do the following:

- Swish water around in your mouth if you aren't able to brush after a meal, and break out an interproximal brush to help remove any bits stuck in the brackets. I found this routine helped me a lot when I wasn't able to brush until later in the day.

- Do brush twice a day as a minimum, and for at least two minutes. This is the most important thing, IMO, and make sure you're brushing along your gumline, top and bottom. You should feel smooth, clean teeth at the end (minus the braces, of course, haha).

- Flouridated mouthwash is great, like ACT, and Waterpiks are great too. The pressure can be a bit much right after an adjustment, but they will blast out hidden bits your brush might have missed.

- Floss as much as you can. Keep in mind that clean teeth and healthy gums means faster movement/more progress, if that provides an incentive for you. I definitely did not floss everyday because it was such a hassle, but try to work on it because it's very important for your long-term gum health and preventing cavities.

I hope you are able to resolve this and keep the braces .. just work on your habits/routine as you go and it should become second nature.

Good luck!