{"id":14,"date":"2015-05-20T14:55:00","date_gmt":"2015-05-20T14:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carydentalrejuvenation.com\/blog\/?p=14"},"modified":"2026-03-25T21:10:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T21:10:13","slug":"oral-care-guidelines-for-the-kids-with-braces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carydentalrejuvenation.com\/blog\/2015\/05\/20\/oral-care-guidelines-for-the-kids-with-braces\/","title":{"rendered":"Oral Care Guidelines for the Kids with Braces"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carydentalrejuvenation.com\/blog\/2015\/05\/20\/oral-care-guidelines-for-the-kids-with-braces\/\" class=\"block-image-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carydentalrejuvenation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/kids-braces.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If your child\u2019s teeth are crooked, overlapping or\novercrowded, there is every possibility that your dentist suggests to fix them\nwith braces. When your child wears braces his\/her oral hygiene becomes even all\nthe more important. You should help&nbsp;your child clean his\/her teeth and\nbraces properly to avoid and prevent any gum disease and cavities. Plaque and\nfood particles easily get trapped between the tiny places in your braces and\ncan cause tooth decay and enamel stains around brackets and bands. Children may\nfind it difficult to brush around the braces, but with little practice and\nthorough guidance, eventually, it will become easier for them. The following\noral care tips will help your child to develop a healthy oral care routine:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Help\n     your child to develop a routine of brushing twice&nbsp;in a day when he\n     has his braces on.<\/li><li>Ask\n     your dentist for a specialized mouth&nbsp;guard, if your child plays\n     contact sports.<\/li><li>Make\n     your child learn proper cleaning techniques and try to supervise him in earlier\n     days.<\/li><li>Child\n     can make use of rubber picks to clean around the brace brackets.<\/li><li>Child\n     should clean or brush the teeth one by one and most importantly, should\n     clean the backs of their teeth.<\/li><li>Find\n     appropriate brush heads for your child and replace them every three\n     months.<\/li><li>Make\n     your child floss once a day using specific floss which is specially\n     developed for cleaning around braces.<\/li><li>Make\n     him\/her rinse &nbsp;the teeth thoroughly with water or mouthwash after\n     brushing and flossing.<\/li><li>Avoid\n     the foods that are sticky or hard like; candy, gum, taffy, caramels, hard\n     pretzels, pop-corn and carrots.<\/li><li>Avoid\n     hard-to-bite foods like; apples or bagels.<\/li><li>Encourage\n     your child to limit the intake of soda and sweetened beverages as they\n     cause tooth decay.<\/li><li>Most\n     of the orthodontists recommend to brush with a fluoride tooth paste after\n     every snack. A fluoridated mouth wash can also be used, as it can reach\n     places where tooth-brush cannot.<\/li><li>Child\n     may use a waterpik or airflosser to flush out the stuck food.<\/li><li>Schedule\n     regular appointment with dentist for professional cleaning and check-ups\u2019.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;To keep your child\u2019s teeth in good health and shape,\nit very important that they should follow a healthy and hygienic oral regime.\nThere are lots of ways to make wearing braces an easy experience for your\nchild. Feel free to contact Dr. Bikram Singh DMD if you need to ask any\nquestions related with oral health care of your child. Our dedicated dental\nhealth expert will provide you with the best possible solutions to treat any of\nthe oral health related problems and makes it sure that you get the best\npossible care.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"If your child\u2019s teeth are crooked, overlapping or overcrowded, there is every possibility that your dentist suggests to fix them with braces. When your child wears braces his\/her oral hygiene becomes even all the more important. You should help&nbsp;your child clean his\/her teeth and braces properly to avoid and prevent any gum disease and cavities. Plaque and food particles easily get trapped between the tiny places in your braces and can cause tooth decay and enamel stains around brackets and bands. Children may find it difficult to brush around the braces, but with little practice and thorough guidance, eventually, it will become easier for them. 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