Orthodontists recommend interproximal brushes, sometimes called “in-betweeners,” to target particles mixed in among your braces. They’re just maneuverable and small enough to reach areas a ...

Ideally, you should brush your teeth twice a day for two minutes with fluoride toothpaste.Dentists and orthodontists sometimes recommend a different frequency for those with braces or specific dental ...

Floss between each tooth once a day, and use a small interproximal brush to clean around the brackets and under the wires. Don’t skip flossing, even if it takes more time with your braces.

In this occasional series, Dr. Sheri Doniger will share her experiences with some of her favorite dental instruments, materials, and equipment. These are products Dr. Doniger personally uses or has ...

“Interdental brushes should not be used neither under direct toothpaste application nor without rinsing immediately after brushing, since remaining abrasives of the toothpaste in the saliva may lead ...