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Products for Cleaning Braces & Orthodontic Tools
Home care for braces
Wearing braces can make dental care slightly more complicated. To prevent gum disease and cavities, you need to clean both your teeth and braces properly. Cleaning with a regular toothbrush is not enough – you often need additional cleaning products . Your dentist/orthodontic assistant can guide you to suitable products for orthodontic care and show you how to use them. If you have removable braces, make sure to brush them too, using a toothbrush and water.
How to clean your braces
- Start by rinsing your mouth with water, to loosen food debris that has been trapped around the wire.
- Then clean the teeth and braces with a toothbrush using small circular motions. Don’t forget to angle the brush towards the gum line.
- Finish by brushing the inside and chewing surfaces.
To get a good result, you will need to clean where the toothbrush cannot reach. A small toothbrush with a round head is useful for cleaning around the brackets and gum line. An interdental brush will help clean under the wire and between the teeth.
If you have removable braces, make sure to brush them daily, using a toothbrush and water.
Four tips to keep your mouth healthy during orthodontic treatment
- Brush with fluoride toothpaste
- Use interdental devices
- Clean your teeth and braces after each meal
- Use a fluoride rinse to minimize the risk of tooth decay
Help your child deal with braces
Getting used to braces can be a struggle. Initial discomfort and pain is common, and the new look can take a while to accept. Here is some advice to help your child adjust:
- Discuss the benefits of treatment with your child
- Help with the cleaning of the braces
- Stock up with orthodontic wax
- Serve soft food to start
- Prepare a travel case with special brushes for your child to bring to school
Information material
Read more in our patient guide Caring for your braces.Suitable products for Caring for your Braces
TePe® Interdental Brushes Original Black - 1.5 mm (ISO 8)
TePe Original Interdental Brushes are designed to clean the gaps between the teeth, where a regul...
TePe Original Interdental Brushes are designed to clean the gaps between the teeth, where a regular toothbrush is unable to reach. Our best-selling brush for removing plaque between the teeth, featuring a straight brush head and short handle - available in 9 sizes. Use daily to keep gums and teeth healthy and fresh. TePe Original Interdental Brushes come in 9 color coded sizes and were developed in close collaboration with dental experts to ensure the highest quality in every detail. Daily us...
$ 6.99
TePe® Interdental Brushes Extra Soft Purple - 1.1 mm (ISO 6)
TePe Extra Soft™ Interdental Brushes are designed to clean the gaps between the teeth, where a re...
TePe Extra Soft™ Interdental Brushes are designed to clean the gaps between the teeth, where a regular toothbrush is unable to reach. This interdental brush has Extra Soft bristles for the most gentle clean – recommended for patients with sensitive teeth, dry mouth or after oral surgery – available in 6 sizes. Use daily to keep gums and teeth healthy and fresh. TePe Extra Soft™ Interdental Brushes come in 6 color coded sizes and were developed in close collaboration with dental experts to ens...
$ 7.99
TePe® Interdental Brushes Extra Soft Green - 0.8 mm (ISO 5)
TePe Extra Soft™ Interdental Brushes are designed to clean the gaps between the teeth, where a re...
TePe Extra Soft™ Interdental Brushes are designed to clean the gaps between the teeth, where a regular toothbrush is unable to reach. This interdental brush has Extra Soft bristles for the most gentle clean – recommended for patients with sensitive teeth, dry mouth or after oral surgery – available in 6 sizes. Use daily to keep gums and teeth healthy and fresh. TePe Extra Soft™ Interdental Brushes come in 6 color coded sizes and were developed in close collaboration with dental experts to ens...
$ 7.99
TePe® Interdental Brushes Extra Soft Yellow - 0.7 mm (ISO 4)
TePe Extra Soft™ Interdental Brushes are designed to clean the gaps between the teeth, where a re...
TePe Extra Soft™ Interdental Brushes are designed to clean the gaps between the teeth, where a regular toothbrush is unable to reach. This interdental brush has Extra Soft bristles for the most gentle clean – recommended for patients with sensitive teeth, dry mouth or after oral surgery – available in 6 sizes. Use daily to keep gums and teeth healthy and fresh. TePe Extra Soft™ Interdental Brushes come in 6 color coded sizes and were developed in close collaboration with dental experts to ens...
$ 7.99
TePe® Interdental Brushes Extra Soft Blue - 0.6 mm (ISO 3)
TePe Extra Soft™ Interdental Brushes are designed to clean the gaps between the teeth, where a re...
TePe Extra Soft™ Interdental Brushes are designed to clean the gaps between the teeth, where a regular toothbrush is unable to reach. This interdental brush has Extra Soft bristles for the most gentle clean – recommended for patients with sensitive teeth, dry mouth or after oral surgery – available in 6 sizes. Use daily to keep gums and teeth healthy and fresh. TePe Extra Soft™ Interdental Brushes come in 6 color coded sizes and were developed in close collaboration with dental experts to ens...
$ 7.99
TePe® Interdental Brushes Extra Soft Red - 0.5 mm (ISO 2)
TePe Extra Soft™ Interdental Brushes are designed to clean the gaps between the teeth, where a re...
TePe Extra Soft™ Interdental Brushes are designed to clean the gaps between the teeth, where a regular toothbrush is unable to reach. This interdental brush has Extra Soft bristles for the most gentle clean – recommended for patients with sensitive teeth, dry mouth or after oral surgery – available in 6 sizes. Use daily to keep gums and teeth healthy and fresh. TePe Extra Soft™ Interdental Brushes come in 6 color coded sizes and were developed in close collaboration with dental experts to ens...
$ 7.99
TePe® Interdental Brushes Extra Soft Orange - 0.45 mm (IS...
TePe Extra Soft™ Interdental Brushes are designed to clean the gaps between the teeth, where a re...
TePe Extra Soft™ Interdental Brushes are designed to clean the gaps between the teeth, where a regular toothbrush is unable to reach. This interdental brush has Extra Soft bristles for the most gentle clean – recommended for patients with sensitive teeth, dry mouth or after oral surgery – available in 6 sizes. Use daily to keep gums and teeth healthy and fresh. TePe Extra Soft™ Interdental Brushes come in 6 color coded sizes and were developed in close collaboration with dental experts to ens...
$ 7.99
TePe EasyPick™ is the next generation toothpicks, conical shaped with two overlapping sizes. Dail...
TePe EasyPick™ is the next generation toothpicks, conical shaped with two overlapping sizes. Daily use keeps gum and teeth healthy and fresh. TePe EasyPick™ is an easy and efficient way to clean between the teeth. The unique combination of the materials makes it flexible, durable and comfortable to use. TePe EasyPick™ is developed in close collaboration with dental experts. It comes with a pocket case to facilitate cleaning between the teeth on the go (travel case with 12 and 36 pack only). ...
$ 4.95