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New to braces? Don't know how to take care of them? Here you go!

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After having braces for a little over two years, I've had to ensure to take good care of them over that time. Always brush and floss. We have to give those teeth some love and affection if we want fine results when the braces come off.
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Floss

These are what I use everyday! But of course, everyone's opinions are different. Cheap and helpful <3

 
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Cheap and works! Don't be harsh with these, or they WILL poke and hurt. But, helps get all that plaque off your teeth and off the wires.
GUM proxabrush
 
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Partner with the floss threaders!!! You don't just use this alone, or else it will be very difficult to manage and get between the wires!
Equate Dental Floss - Mint Waxed
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Partner with Dental floss mint waxed!!! This comes with a lot of threads at a cheap price! WITH Dental floss, it works wonders for getting in between those teeth and wires.
DenTek Floss Threaders | For Braces, Bridges, and Implants | 50 Count (Pack ...
 
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Now.. I only recently bought these toothpicks and have been using them for a few weeks. It doesn't get as in between the teeth as I'd like but it does help lift some of the plaque..
Soft Toothpicks

Toothpaste

 
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Crest has got my back, so that's the main brand that I use. After using this specific toothpaste it always has a fresh feeling after.
Crest 3DWhite Whitening Toothpaste, Advanced Radiant Mint
 
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This Crest 3d charcoal toothpaste.. I believed that it actually whitened my teeth. Just a little bit though! Again, crest is a good brand to use for your teeth, this is my opinion of course.
Crest 3DWhite Whitening Toothpaste, Advanced Charcoal

Mouthwash

 
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Okay okay.. Yes this mouthwash BURNS when you use it. But! If you have any bruising or like bumps/cuts in your gums from the braces or ANYTHING. This helps soothe the pain and help it heal WAYYY quicker! Make sure to hold it in your mouth for like a ...
Listerine Original Antiseptic Mouthwash
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