Braces can cause plaque and food debris to get trapped around the teeth, so it is important that when braces are fitted, your oral hygiene is very good. Here are some tips from Dental Smiles to help you protect your teeth.

Fluoride can help to prevent tooth decay, which is why it’s added to many brands of toothpaste. We use fluoride at Dental Smiles to help children and adults protect their teeth throughout their lives.

Our Dental Hygienists will talk you through the different oral hygiene products you can use to ensure you have good oral health, taking into account things such as manual dexterity/braces etc and finding what works best for you.