Make a point of doing this even when you can’t brush right away. Orthodontists recommend interproximal brushes, sometimes called “in-betweeners,” to target particles mixed in among your braces.

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.

Background Although numerous studies have used digital intraoral imaging, only a few studies have used photo-optical methods for the diagnosis of caries. Moreover, several limitations exist in ...