Sublingual braces are one of the most popular forms of braces these days because they offer excellent corrections to smiles without being visible to others. However, it's just as important to care for your sublingual braces and the teeth they're on as it is when someone has standard braces. Since you can't see sublingual braces easily, it can be a little more complicated. Don't worry about it—with these three tools, you'll never have difficulty with your oral health while you have braces.
Interdental Brush
Chances are you've seen an interdental brush at some point, even if it didn't go by that name. Interdental brushes are the thin and tall miniature brushes that can be used to clean teeth and anything on teeth, like your braces.
Interdental brushes are particularly useful because you don't really need to see what you're doing to use them. Simply guide the tip of the brush to a spot between two of your brackets and slide it under your braces' wire. Then brush up and down to clear away any caught food on your wires or the brackets.
Water Flosser
Think of a water flosser as an interdental brush kicked into high gear. Both tools work excellently together, but the water flosser can do plenty all on its own.
Water flossers use a high powered stream of water to blast away common bacteria and debris in the mouth. They're so strong that they can even get rid of plaque. Keeping plaque and bacteria to a minimum is a must if you want your teeth and gums to be healthy and for your braces to be fully effective.
Like the interdental brush, you don't have to see what you're doing to use this one. Simply point it at the backs of your teeth and turn it on. You'll be able to feel the stream, so generously spray all of your teeth, and your work is done.
Braces Wax
Finally, one very useful tool for your oral health is to buy some braces wax. While this product wasn't originally intended solely for sublingual braces, it can make a big difference in how you feel with braces.
Any kind of braces can potentially rub against your cheek or inner lip. Sublingual braces don't bother the lips or cheeks since they're on the back of your teeth, but they can potentially irritate your gums. Putting a little ridge of braces wax along the sharp edges of your braces' brackets can stop this from happening and prevent your gums from becoming irritated or swollen.
Sublingual braces can give you the smile you want without making it look bad in the meantime. Use these three tips and you'll hardly remember that you even have braces!
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