22/08/2025
When you're rocking braces, it's super easy for food particles and plaque to get stuck in the brackets and wires. If you don't keep up with good oral hygiene, you're basically inviting enamel damage, tooth decay, and gum disease to crash the party in your mouth.
Bacteria love to feast on the leftover food bits, producing acid that eats away at your enamel and causes cavities. Plus, inflamed gums can become a real issue if plaque builds up around the brackets.
To avoid these problems, make sure to brush carefully around the brackets, floss daily with a floss threader, and rinse with mouthwash. Regular dental check-ups are also key to keeping your teeth and gums healthy throughout your braces treatment.