Cleaning and flossing your teeth when you have braces is vitally important to your smile and your health. Flossing, or using wax-covered thread to clean between teeth, scrubs the hard-to-reach places ...

While you brush your teeth every day, that’s only part of good dental care. Your toothbrush misses the tight spaces between ...

When you decide to transform your smile with braces or Invisalign, you’re making an important investment not just in your ...

So you’re way beyond your middle school years... and yet: You’ve found yourself in a new set of braces. While this might not be how you pictured your adulthood unfolding, you’re now officially mature ...

To floss correctly, gently glide the floss up and down against both sides of each tooth. As the floss reaches your gums, curve the floss at the base of the tooth to form a C shape. Flossing is an ...

Braces can significantly improve your smile and overall oral health, but they require diligent care to ensure optimal results and prevent oral health issues. Proper care is essential for maintaining ...

Brian T. Luong, DMD, is an orthodontist at Anaheim Hills Orthodontics and Santa Ana Orthodontics and Chief Dental Officer at Become Aligners. You should floss your teeth once a day to prevent cavities ...