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Cleaning between blocks when "train-tracked"
Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2007 2:09 pm
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?
Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2007 2:13 pm
by Betty Bat
FLOSS!
Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2007 2:38 pm
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.
Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 6:41 pm
by Girlinterrupted
I'm confused. I got told by my ortho not to floss :S
Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2007 5:51 am
by Girlinterrupted
Something to do with breaking the archwire or something. I was quite confused
Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2007 9:04 am
by ladylee
My, I agree with Braced, you really need to call your ortho, I know mine preaches about flossing regulary.
Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2007 9:32 am
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...
Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2007 9:47 am
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!!
Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2007 11:04 am
by ladylee
Actually, I found that my mouth feels better after I floss, specially when things are sore and irritated.
Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2007 11:25 am
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!!
Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2007 1:58 pm
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!
Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2007 4:14 pm
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
Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2007 4:35 pm
by Clairey Fairey
Just noticed - You can gets a orthodontic flossing pack from there too
Sorry about all these posts Please delete one I thought I'd stopped this one from posting.
Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2007 4:35 pm
by Clairey Fairey
Just noticed - You can get a orthodontic flossing pack from there too
Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2007 5:35 am
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
xx