{"id":3255,"date":"2026-07-06T15:30:23","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T13:30:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/champ-kfo.de\/how-do-i-clean-my-braces\/"},"modified":"2026-07-06T15:30:47","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T13:30:47","slug":"how-do-i-clean-my-braces","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/champ-kfo.de\/en\/people-who-wear-braces\/how-do-i-clean-my-braces\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I clean my braces?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/champ-kfo.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/logo-bg-scaled.jpg&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/champ-kfo.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/logo.png&#8221; alt=&#8221;Champ KFO &#8211; Your Expert in Braces in Friedrichsdorf, Usingen, and Bad Nauheim&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Champ KFO &#8211; Your Expert in Braces in Friedrichsdorf, Usingen, and Bad Nauheim&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;60%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">How do I clean my braces?<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_5,3_5,1_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2>Cleaning Fixed Braces<\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re wearing fixed braces, please start by brushing your teeth <strong>as <\/strong>usual with your <strong>regular toothbrush <\/strong>. Be sure to brush <strong>the gumline<\/strong> around your teeth as well, so that you can reach the areas between the brackets and your gums. <\/p>\n<p>After that, please use <strong>interdental brushes<\/strong> to clean the surfaces of your teeth between adjacent brackets. This will allow you to reach all the surfaces around the bracket.<br \/>A <strong>water flosser<\/strong> can help rinse away food particles, <strong>but it is not a substitute for brushing!<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p>For all other types of fixed braces, please be sure to <strong>brush<\/strong> <strong>all the spaces<\/strong> created by the braces using small interdental brushes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mouthwashes<\/strong> can have an antibacterial effect and thus support oral health. Please consult your dentist or orthodontist to determine how often you should use them. Important: Mouthwashes <strong>are not a substitute for brushing!<\/strong>  <\/p>\n<p><strong>Plaque-disclosing tablets and solutions<\/strong> help you identify areas you may be missing when brushing.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2>Cleaning Removable Appliances<\/h2>\n<p>With removable braces, you have the advantage of being able to brush your teeth normally, just as your dentist instructed.<\/p>\n<p>The best way to clean your removable braces is with a clean, <strong>old toothbrush<\/strong>. This will help you remove soft plaque effectively. You can use a little toothpaste if you\u2019d like for a fresh taste. When cleaning <strong>,<\/strong> please <strong>hold<\/strong> the <strong>braces by the plastic parts, not the wires<\/strong>.   <\/p>\n<p>If your braces have developed white, hard deposits that won&#8217;t come off, an <strong>ultrasonic cleaner<\/strong> can help. If you don\u2019t have an ultrasonic cleaner, there are several options:<br \/> \u2014 you can ask your orthodontist to clean them for you<br \/> \u2014 you can soak your braces in <strong>diluted vinegar water<\/strong><br \/> \u2014 or you can use the well-known <strong>braces cleaning tablets<\/strong>. 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