How to Floss with Braces
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- čas přidán 6. 08. 2024
- Flossing with braces can be a bit of a nuisance, so we hope to show you some options to take care of your braces and keep them clean!
In this video, Olivia and Dr. Nemeth go over 6 options to floss with braces.
Option 1 is a Floss Threader
A floss threader is easier to maneuver and allows you to fit traditional dental floss underneath the wire on your braces. This is what is recommended by orthodontists and is very similar to the traditional way of flossing your teeth.
www.gumbrand.com/gum-eez-thru...
Option 2 is the Soft-Pick Advanced
This is Dr. Nemeth's personal favorite tool for cleaning between the teeth with or without braces. This instrument is very good at getting in small spaces between the teeth and cleaning braces, brackets or bridges.
www.gumbrand.com/between-teet...
Option 3 is the ProxaBrush
These proxy brushes are great, they can bend, and they also allow you to reach areas of your mouth that may be difficult to reach with traditional dental floss. They will fit into larger spaces much easier than the soft-picks. These proxy brushes are disposable so you can clean your braces on the go and throw them away!
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Option 4 is The Doctor's Brush Picks
These are the smallest of the tools that we discuss and are excellent for cleaning those tight spaces that the other tools can't fit in between. This is another fantastic option for flossing with braces, and this is another one of Dr. Nemeth's favorite tools for cleaning between the teeth.
www.doctorsnightguard.com/ora...
Option 5 is the Platypus Flosser
This is a very fast and easy option for flossing. The Platypus flosser is very similar to a normal floss pick, but it is customized to fit underneath the wire of your braces so you can floss on the go.
www.platypusco.com/Retail-Bag...
Option 6 is the Waterpik
This is by far the best option for cleaning between the teeth with or without braces! It is a great way to clean between the teeth and it can get smaller food particles that the other tools we listed may miss. The Waterpik has multiple different speeds and different nozzles for different purposes. The Waterpik is our favorite and best way for flossing with braces or cleaning between the teeth if you have orthodontics.
www.waterpik.com/oral-health/
We hope this helps you keep your braces clean! We love to educate the public about proper oral health care routines including how to floss with braces.
If you have any questions about keeping braces clean or if would like to schedule an appointment, please visit our website,
www.drnemeth.com
We are happy to help you.
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Southfield, MI 48034
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Olivia blink if you’re being held captive
😂😂😂
1:33
Right after I read this I looked back at the video and she blinked
😂
@@ywan4159 she definitely said “help me!” 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I’m just going to water floss it looks the easiest 🤣 and why Olivia face like that the whole vid 💀💀
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaahhahaha
That’s what I’m going to buy for the braces I’m getting in a month . So much easier honestly it seems
HAHAHAHAHA
some dentist say the waterpik might hurt your gums, ask your dentist
Lmfao
Good video. Olivia kinda looks like she is freaking out though.
I'll be sure to let her know 😂
My water flosser changed my life
Olivia blink twice if he is holding you as a hostage
I'm getting my braces in a few days and even without braces I can't stand food in my teeth so I floss and rinse my mouth after every meal. You guys showed me a variety of options of cleaning my gums and in between my teeth in preparation of having braces put on. Loved this video. Thanks for sharing. 🙏🙏🙏
Curly Simone be prepared! I got mines last week and no one told me how much food gets stuck in the brackets, not even the teeth...so after eating I’m sitting for about 5 minutes picking food out of my braces🙄🙄so annoying and it’s inevitable so I’m just gonna have to live with it until they come off
U a nigga niggas have yellow teeth
GamingRaccoon Yikes, I have white teeth with braces😳 Maybe don’t guess what other color people’s teeth are huh?
Definitely get a waterpik, I got wp-100 and I've been using it for a week, money well spent
I'm giving my 12 year old brace wearer a water flosses for Christmas. Thanks for sharing this information.
桃色的Peachy too late
桃色的Peachy I have braces and trust me if u have braces u will because flossing is a pain takes forever
桃色的Peachy QUICK?! How omg I struggle I only to like the first 4 and then I’m done
@@laurenlynnn9368 So true. I'd accept that as a gift. I hate flossing my braces lol. Better than random junk we don't need.
Flossing for me and braces is so difficult lol. My water flosser should arrive tomorrow!
Life hack, when using a floss threader take the threader and pull a piece of floss through it. Then knot the floss to the threader and you no longer need to pull it through each time. It has saved me a lot of time using this method of floss with braces.
This is great info if you or someone you know has braces! Another hit Dr. Nemeth!
After using a water pik you’ll never go back lol, it’s a different level of clean
For real. The best $60 ive ever spent. 10/10 absolutely 100% recommend
@@candicehuang7262 that's like 1000 dollars that's way to much for average people
@@lumeckos6143 hi , friend, need not $1000
Nah overrated
Does it replace regular flossing?
they don’t look like they have the best like chemistry idk it just didn’t look natural😂 and it seemed like olivia was freaking out a little idk why
Agree HAAHAHHAH
Great information. This should be taught to us when we are small kids, and repeated all thru our life. Thak you!
This was so informative! Thank you both!
The variety of products you have demonstrated is amazing and I will definitely use some of them. My only problem is that I simply cannot use the Floss Threader. It's nice that you are showing how to do it on perfect teeth model but our teeth are very tight on its each other and do not look that way with perfect space in between! And if they did we wouldn't need braces! Second, the way Olivia is showing how to floss doesn't make sense at all! One hand is completely inside the jaw like we are just a walking jaws without the head. In reality it's super hard to floss the normal way!
Yeah, the whole thing didn’t help, I just got braces a week ago, I tried using the threaders, I’ve tried using the proxabrush, that didn’t help me one bit, my teeth crowd into each other, so you can imagine how hard flossing is, I haven’t tried a water flosser yet, but that’s my plan, whenever I use either a proxabrush, or threaders, the floss and the brush get stuck in the brackets, so I always have to start all over
Great Video! Those Dr picks are like a god send for me! I keep a pack of those everywhere, the other ones don't fit in between my teeth! The waterpik is also great!
@@josephrnemeth Of course! I definitely had to subscribe!
Thank you very much, very in-depth!
Great video. Helped me make a choose on what to use to floss my braces
I just got braces on Thursday and it’s very hard and time consuming with the threading the floss and replacing the floss again over and over to get the next tooth to floss. I think the bristle brush pick and the platypus picks are the only options I’m going to settle for and I am also getting the waterpik as well.
oh my gosh flossing takes so much time and is hard with braces and its still hurts becasue of my sensitive teeth ;-;
Wow great video! I am getting my braces in October. This is very helpful
that girl looked awkward
What else should she do she was in an awkward position lol
Yeah kinda psychopath
Bella Holmes she looks like Siri if Siri could be a person “I didn’t get that” *bing*
Yeh the way she looks!!
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I just got my braces on 3 days ago..
😁
Didi yout get there? 😁
@@GiovannaIwishyou o yes...My teeth are perfect now and once I got them off, I took my first picture ever smiling.. it was an amazing feeling....wow, I can't believe it's already been 3 years. It went by pretty fast
@@ItzMeWill Congrats! Don't forget to wear your retainer ☺
@@ItzMeWill did you use the regular attachment or did you have to get the orthodontic brush pic for the water flosser
Great video like always
I can swear by the Platypus flosser!!👍👍. They are a bit pricey (in my opinion)...I can’t locate them in any stores where I live so I have to buy them from Amazon - about $9 for a bag of 30, but they are worth it. Adult here, 12 months into my 24 month braces journey. With the powerchains, I was having so much trouble flossing with either a floss threader or the superfloss. The struggle was real. I have used the Waterpic Flosser device prior to braces and it does a very good job. For me, I vary my flossing during the week...sometimes just platypus floss and thorough brushing...or platypus floss, Waterpic Floss, then thorough brushing, etc. I advise folks not to rely on the Waterpic soley as your floss as it really can’t get deep down beneath the gum lines like floss can to remove tartar, but it does stimulate the gum tissue and remove bits that may have been left from a good flossing. My teeth have always been tight together, so I haven’t had much success w/ the little floss brushes (even the smallest ones) as they rarely fit b/n my teeth. Also, occassionally my gums get a little sore/swollen/puffy. I will rinse with warm salt walter and also a mix of warm salt water with a splash of hydrogen peroxide to swish around my mouth. This usually resuces gum flare ups within a few days - salt is a natural healing agent. Hope this helps!👍👍
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Thnaks I appreciate it, I just can’t seem to get in between my braces unless I use the platypus or floss threader, but I don’t like how time consuming it is so I’ll go with the platypus and water pick
Lmao not a chance.. those first three picks are useless.. they work on decayed or largely spaced teeth 💁🏾♂️
I feel like the waterpik combined with the floss threader are probably the best options if you have smaller spaces between the teeth.
Nope. I don't have any gaps myself between my teeth and i use the 2nd pick on the video. The brush isn't that big as they have it on the video because it wouldn't fit. After all, I do recommend those picks.
Nennek TM same i used the waterpilcfor my braces
I have a gap that's closing up with a power chain.
6/17/2020 update: The gap is fully closed.
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But I don’t have gaps between my teeth....
Brianna 12 soccer i agree with you its a struggle
@@yourhairyknees2636 sameee and it sometimes slightly hurts 😔
Ikr 😫
Yes me too what have y’all been using because this waterpik is actually useless tbh
Try water floss, I put it in high pressure and does the job. :)
that was very helpful to me thank you so much
I use the UK versions of all those!! Still have staining, working on it though
Im getting a bridge or permanent retainer put in my lower front teeth on tuesday were i had periodontal surgery last month. Im gonna need to learn these techniques here. Thank you Dr.
@@josephrnemeth i will doctor my problem now is having 4 procedures done in 2 sittings 6hours total i have tmj in both jaw joints and its so hard to floss because of joint pain and muscle spasms.
Im using the GUM rubber picks with flouride toothpaste to floss my black triangles untill my jaw heals.
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Since I've gotten braces, the waterpik is my go too. It helps clear food out and floss in between faster. I have springs on the top and bottom and had trouble flossing without the floss being shred to pieces. 😒
i don’t have those gaps where they where putting stuff through and i can never fit those things in between my teeth
I bought cordless H2o floss in Lazada online and tried to use it. The moment it laid to my teeth I got startled from LOW mode. I think one of the most important thing you need to do is prepare your mind and soul for possible pressure on your teeth & gums. I got bleeding gums after using water floss but came refreshed at the same time. I got very sensitive gums so I skip water flossing since two days ago. Btw the little brush didn’t work on me either because its too big to fit in between my teeth so maybe I stick back to thread dental floss.
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I used it and it's so much painful specially when you do the back of the teeth. It goes in wrong places like tong and under it
Waterflosser is the greatest thing to ever happen to my mouth. I still use it years after getting my braces off!
Thank you!
how much pressure should the waterpik be doing? My mom has it on maximum power but the pressure feels extremely strong and it feels like my brackets could fall out anytime i put it that high but when I put it on a low setting the pressure doesn't feel heavy enough to push any plaque out
Very helpful!
Nice tips. Is Listerine Zero Alcohol good for teeth? Since it is alch. free, not sure it is an anticeptic. I don't do fluoride for many reasons. I use those small brushes, floss and a waterpik. I also use my homemade toothpaste- org. coconut oil, xylitol and cacao. Am I missing any antibacterial ingredients or step? I don't want to develop gum disease. No cavities last time but some gum issues- got braces to correct since teeth were impacting each other. I am getting very serious about my oral health. I appreciate the quality content in your videos.
I love how I got a Carmel popcorn ad right before this the 2 things I can't have with braces
Is it a good idea to use the water flosser in receding gum areas, and if so, what is your suggestion? Thank you
I use the threader and the brushes but i need a water pick for xmas
Just got my braces today. Making sure I take care of the new smile.
Yaaay me too !! 😁
Ronika Jones awesome. Congrats. Hope your journey goes great!
@@malcolmdwain thanks !! I was kinda of going crazy from the blue glue they put on my back teeth. Because I COULD not chew or taste ANYTHING. I refused to be defeated, so I'm chewing now lol 😆 first week. Enjoy your journey!
I also purchased the water pik flosser
Ronika Jones the water flosser has worked really good for me. Definitely helps get the spots where the food is hidden.
I like Dr. Nemeth good doctor
2:34 I see Joseph is annoyed for Olivia not being elaborative 😂 2:46 he fires live shots on her for not explaining it all.
Hi Dr. a question. Will it hurt and crack my enamel if I directly use it on my teeth?
Hi, dr. Nemeth, i'm so thankful for all yours videos. I'm from Europe and i have gum disease for years - my gums are hurt, but they don't bleed. Please, give me advice how can i strengthen my gums and stop this pain. Any mouthwash or vitamins? Thanks again...
I'm not a dentist ,but did you try deep Cleaning for your gum? I think that could help, ask your dentist maybe you need it
Yes deep cleaning or laser surgery called lanap
Just got braces at 29. I think I will purchase a water flosser. I am very scary and I am not tryna break any brackets etc. so I will purchase that instead of the normal floss and floss with floss also
So can you use waterpick to replace flossing for braces??
but i don’t have spaces between my teeth
Same
Waterpik is the ultimate flosser. Totally agree with that comment.
Can you use the picks instead of flossing? Or do you have to use both?
Imagine eating popcorn in front of Dr. Nemeth
Thank you!!
You're welcome.
Got my water flosser and it's literally AMAZING!
How much does it cost?
@@logiic8835 $35-40
@@alext399 thanks, where can you find them?
except it’s messy as all hell
wait, are proxybrushes redundant when you already have a waterfloss? ive been using both and i would really like to save some time using only the waterfloss
My mom got me one and the first time I picked it up I made my gums bleed, that was fun.
0:07 just when he said that one line 😂😂
Hi doc, just asking how to brush correctly with braces. I currently brush from the gums to the end of the tooth but I’m getting braces soon and I’m not sure if they would get in the way. I also have gum recession for over brushing. Thanks for your time and any tips are greatly appreciated.
The way he grabs things from her hands without hesitation or warning lol
Do you recommend a type of solution to add to the water for the flosser?
What brand do u recommend to use, plz?
Is the second method any different from pickster please help me
Thank you
I just got wire braces and for me it so hard & annoying to floss when you got wire braces. Sometimes it gets frustrating because I would like to go fast you can't and I just give up and gargle with mouthwash.
ugh same!!! I just got my braces yesterday and I floss 3 of my teeth then give up lmao
Im gonna go with the Platypus because my hands are just too big to floss with the regular ones 😂😂
I have one it works well
Is water flossed bad for sensitive teeth?
Since my back teeth are too close to each other and I can’t floss with string but I had to use the Waterpik can that help to floss ?
I have never been good about flossing but my teeth were fine before I got braces. I recently have been having periodontal problems since I got braces and although I use a waterpick my dentist said that’s not enough. The floss threaders take me like 30 minutes to floss with (not even joking) and the spaces between my teeth are too small for the first couple brushes. Would the platypus be the best option? Some of my gums hurt so bad I can’t waterpick or brush them very well... 😬
Having periodontal problems after braces is a very common situation. Your gums are probably hurting and sensitive because they are likely not being cleaned properly or frequently enough. I think the platypus flosser is a great option for you. You should use the Waterpik in combination with another flossing method to get the best result.
Perfect I’m getting clear braces in a few days. 😎
What about Dentures for an older person that has no dental insurance ?
Why does Michigan have southfield, westland, and northville, but nothing for the east? Unless I'm wrong and there is.
🤷🏾♀️
Thank you thank you thank you.
I had a waterpik while in college. It didn’t help much for me as it was a huge hassle with it being rather loud and spilling water everywhere. Maybe it was just that model, but I wasn’t a huge fan of it. I’ve never had problems like cavities, so I don’t floss. I do now use an electric toothbrush, but will probably give a warerpik another shot once I get braces, since I feel as my teeth are too close to comfortably clean between them as is.
What is your opinion of the shower flosser? I love mine.
The waterpik doesn't get rid of the small gunk stuck in your teeth so I try to use regular floss but it hurts like hell 😫
I use a combination of the floss threader, platypus floss and waterpik. Haven't used the waterpik as much because my braces are recently put on and the pressure hurts my tender gum a lot. However, I have no issue flossing with floss threader (time-consuming but it gets everywhere) and the platypus floss (works great except for crooked/overlap teeth). Point is, don't just rely on the waterpik alone and try different types of floss. Hope you'll find one that works well for you :)
I gagged while using this floss, so I only use ortho something idk the small thing
Thnks you
I have braces and my doctor insisted on Waterpick. I use it everyday and after 1 month of using it, Idon't see a big difference. I wannt to cry...
Hi, this is a question for Dr. Joseph R Nemeth,
Could using a water flosser and the soft pick advanced products replace normal flossing if you have braces. And is bleeding normal in the back molar gums when I first start using soft picks? I hope you can help me clear this up. :)
I have the same question!!
Flossing with braces can be a pain, but it needs to be done!
Using an interdental cleaners, soft picks or a water flosser will definitely help on most days when you don't get a chance to floss. However, we do still recommend that all of our patients continue to use traditional dental floss. You may be able to replace floss with one of these alternatives on some days, but on other days remember to whip out the dental floss to continue a well rounded dental hygiene routine.
Also yes, some minor bleeding can be expected once you first start a new flossing routine. However, after a week, the bleeding should stop.
Can I irrigate mouthwash?
Will water floss remove yellow stain?
Hey doc.. I have a question about the water pik.. a friend hygienist told me these could cause gum recession over time ..is that true? If so is there guidelines in which to follow to prevent this? I use them twice a day as it helps cleaning in between the braces
My hygienist and dentist did not appear worried about my gum.. in fact they both told me they look healthy.. and i only use it on the low setting.. thank you so much doc..
Does it cause tooth gap
You are looking very professional doc bet you studied 12 years in college
so i have braces and I cant floss my bottom incisors because whenever I do, the gums bleed and it HURTS. Do you know why they bleed? 😰🩸
You probably have gum disease and waterpik never gets under the gum line I never use floss for the first year just the waterpik I went to the dentist and then alot of stinky gunt went out from the teeth and got gingivitis
Olivia really being threatened doe
Omg flossing with real floss hurts my teeth so bad I really need this
I have fresh braces the soft pick won’t go through 😭
That hard floss doesnt work at all it wouldnt get in between my teeth. The pick also doesnt work. I dont have gaps in between my teeth so it won’t fit in between them
Can you do the brush on your gums to much?
Sir, please advise me, what i do sometimes suddenly bleeding comes out from my gums without anything.
Bundle of thanks sir, I'm in Pakistan you know any good dentist for opoitment
sameeee
AbbieUrMother that’s because your gums aren’t used to it
I have braces and even before when i was younger that used to happen to me. Its just that my gums are really sensitive and same might go for you. Nothing to worry bout bro :)
Sir I have a question does the waterflosser have to be from the water pik brand or can it be from a cheaper brand like the h2o floss water dental flosser ???
ty i just got braces so thanks
Should we use high pressure or low pressure I have had braces for 8 months and I am under 18. And can they bend the wires
High pressure will be the best for cleaning, but you'll want to work your way up to the highest pressure.
I have horrible teeth crowding (hints the braces) so none of my teeth have gaps at the base so I just use a water flosser and regular floss on specific areas
Same here
I just use a waterflosser for rn because I tried flossing once and started bleeding since the floss couldnt go all the way through from the crowding
Sorry for asking. Can I know what the difference between periodontist and orthodontist
Good question! A periodontist specializes in gums/gum disease and dental implants. An orthodontist straightens teeth. It can be confusing!
I use a different brand of water flosser but is the normal mode surposed to feel like needles going Inbetween your gums? It makes my gums bleed to so I only use soft mode
Feels the exact same as mine when I do it on a specific area i can tell my teeth are bleeding I believe that means you have inflamed gums it's normal for it to bleed a few times the first time you use it but if its persistent you should speak to a dentist.
What's your opinion on pointing a water flosser into the gum pockets? Too risky? Some of the new off-brand models are also like up to 120 psi, which seems too powerful.
Do you recommend using mouthwash in the water flosser mixed in with water?
That's what I do
so um i think i have gum disease bc my gums bleed so bad when i brush my teeth bc i don’t floss. i stopped flossing after i got braces and that was a mistake
literally same