Can you use Oral-B with braces?

Use an Oral-B® Electric Toothbrush with an Ortho® or Power Tip brush head that’s specially designed to effectively and gently clean around braces. Be prepared to spend three times as long on your oral care while you have braces on your teeth. Don’t worry, it’s worth the time.

Is the Oral-B 1000 good for braces?

Oral-B Pro 1000 Rechargeable Toothbrush It has one cleaning mode plus a pressure sensor for protecting gum tissue. While not specifically designed for orthodontics, users with braces give it high marks for easy, deep cleaning.

What type of floss is best for braces?

Especially designed for use with braces, Oral-B Super Floss is a step up from using a floss threader. Super Floss is made from a piece of regular floss. At one end, there is a stiff piece of plastic, no bigger than the floss, but rigid enough to insert between your teeth.

What is the best type of toothbrush for braces?

A Brief List of the Best Toothbrushes for Braces

Electric Toothbrush: Oral-B Pro Smartseries 5000.
Manual Toothbrush: Oral-B Ortho Soft.
All-Ages Toothbrush: Easy Braces Ortho-Brush.
Water Flosser: Waterpik WP 100 Ultra Flosser.

Is it OK to not floss with braces?

While we know it’s tough enough to get kids to floss daily without braces, that battle becomes even tougher when braces are involved. Remember that by not flossing, you will become more prone to cavities and gum disease during your treatment. When flossing, remember to gently massage your gums in between the teeth.

Can I use my electric toothbrush with braces?

Sonic and Oscillating Toothbrushes Are Safe for Braces They’re ideal for braces because they easily clean out food and bacteria trapped around brackets and elastics, and under wires. Even better, clinical research shows that sonic toothbrushes can remove more plaque than manual toothbrushing.

Can electric toothbrushes break braces?

Neither an electric or manual toothbrush will break your braces as long as you take a little care while brushing.

Is there a special floss for braces?

Oral-B Super Floss is ideal for cleaning braces, bridges and wide gaps between teeth. Its three unique components—a stiffened-end dental floss threader, spongy floss and regular floss—all work together for maximum benefits. Ideal for cleaning braces, bridges and wide gaps between teeth.