Ideal time for brushing

2019-11-10 11:32:22
What are the ideal time of brushing during braces? Is there something acidic in traditional bengali food like cooked rice, fish curry,dal,etc.? Because I want to brush immediately after meal. Please help!
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With braces, you should clean your teeth after every meal, but without using a tooth paste. Just clean with a soft brush gently, to remove food particles that are stuck. Use a toothpaste twice, morning and night.
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Do not scrub hard

Answered2019-11-16 06:52:53

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It is recommended to brush at least two times. One in morning and other before going to bed in night.but if you can able to brush after every food then is most advicible.
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you can us water flosser also.
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at least rinse ur mouth each time u eat. try orthodontic toothbrush.

Answered2019-11-13 06:42:49

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Hi.. usually the ideal time of bushing is twice a day morning and night before going to bed...As you have braces it is better to brush after every meal to maintain good oral hygiene... Use orthodontic tooth brush Follow the method of brushing as prescribed by dentists to maintain effective oral hygiene

Answered2019-11-11 07:07:52

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Avoid brushing immediately after acidic food or beverages ..u can brush atleast after 30minutes.

Answered2019-11-10 14:19:59

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Before going to bed is must....and after each meal is good

Answered2019-11-10 12:05:57

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Ideal time is immediately after food especially when you have braces

Answered2019-11-10 11:56:00

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