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BRACES: PRODUCTS YOU NEED FOR CLEANING & COMFORT
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items I was lucky enough to get braces as an adult and had to figure out through trial and error the best products to use when maintaining and cleaning my teeth. Having braces is not always easy but luckily there are some products out there that can improv...
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BRACES: COMFORT
BRACES: CLEANING PRODUCTS
Keeping my teeth and gums clean while having braces was a challenge, and I suffered quite a bit with gum irritation and other issues. Luckily I was able to turn things around with these teeth and gum cleaning products!
One of the hardest things to keep clean while have braces was my GUMS! They would bleed a lot, and my dentist recommended that I switch over to this specific toothpaste. Sure enough it cleared up all gum inflammation! Works great!
Crest Pro-Health Gum Detoxify Toothpaste 3pk
This is hands down the best mouth wash, especially if you have braces and need to reduce gum inflammation.
Closys Healthy Gums Mouthwash, 32 Fl Oz
My dental hygienist recommended these to me, and thank goodness because I was not able to floss my teeth with braces until I started using these. They are a MUST HAVE for anyone with braces!
Platypus Orthodontic Flossers, 80 Count
These are a must have for anyone with braces; and you should keep them in your purse, your car, and every room in the house! They come in handy for picking out food from your braces!
Patelai 100 Pieces Braces Brush for Cleaner Interdental Brush Toothpick Dental Tooth Flossing Head Oral Dental Hygiene Flosser Toothpick Cleaners Tooth Cleaning Tool(Bright Colors,Multiple Sizes)
These brush nozzles are great for braces and come in handy for getting the gunk out after meals. Works great with my Oral B electric toothbrush! (Also linked here)
Toothbrush Replacement Heads 8 Count for Oral-B
As much as I hate using a water flosser, it is a must have for anyone with braces! I use this one in my shower, because things can get messy!
Demita Cordless Water Flosser, 300ML, Black
I made the switch to using an electric toothbrush once I got braces as it’s absolutely necessary for keeping your teeth and gums clean. This one works great and is such a good price!
Oral-B Vitality Precision Clean Toothbrush
These toothbrushes are designed specifically for braces and come in handy for travel. The picks that come with them are also great, as you can use them more than once!
Fregum V-Shaped Orthodontic Toothbrush for Braces, with 6 Interdental Brushes, Soft Bristles, 6 Count
I love this foam braces cleaner and use it once a day before going to bed. It definitely helps my teeth feel cleaner and love the whitening properties!
EverSmile OrthoFoam Braces Cleaner — Brushable Foam Whitens Teeth, Eliminates Bacteria, Fights Plaque and Bad Breath – Cleans Under Metal, Ceramic, Clear Brackets and Wires – 50ml
This came in especially handy for days that I had a lot of pain following an orthodontist appointment. I only needed one tube of this for my entire braces journey!
Benzodent Dental Pain Relieving Cream for Dentures and Braces, Topical Anesthetic, 0.25 Ounce Tube
Who wants a dirty retainer! This little gadget helps to keep my retainer clean and is so convenient.
Ultrasonic Retainer Cleaner, Retainer Cleaner Machine for Dentures, Mouth Guards, Braces, Toothbrush Heads, Jewelry with 200ML Capacity, 45kHz Retainer Cleaning, 4 Modes for All Dental Appliances
BRACES: COMFORT
These wax dots are precut and strawberry flavored - my favorite! Perfect for covering braces after an orthodontist appointment.
JMU Braces Wax 10 Pack, Orthodontic Wax Pre-cut 500 Wax Dots, Dental Wax Strawberry Flavored
These are a life saver after orthodontist appointments that are especially painful; they prevent my braces and the metal hooks from scraping up the inside of my cheeks!
OrthoDots CLEAR – Moisture Activated Braces Wax Alternative for Pain Caused by Braces, Clear Aligner Trays, and Other Orthodontic Appliances. OrthoDots Stick Better and Stay on Longer than Dental Wax.
These work great for helping to remove your aligner or retainer!
PUL Clear Aligner Removal Tool Compatible with Invisalign Removable Braces & Trays, Retainers, Dentures and Aligners - Hygienic Oral Care Accessory, Personal Orthodontic Supplies - Orange (Pack of 1)
If you have a hard time placing your bands on your braces, you are not alone! These little gadgets help tremendously with getting your bands just right!
20P Braces Rubber Band Tool Dental Elastic Rubber Bands Placers for Braces Disposable Plastic Orthodontic Elastic Placers