Getting used to how to brush with braces the right way

Learning how to brush with braces takes some trial and error, but once you nail the technique, you'll stop worrying about food getting stuck in your wires every five minutes. Let's be real—the day you get your braces on, your mouth feels like it's full of hardware, and suddenly, the simple act of brushing your teeth feels like trying to detail a car with a giant sponge. It's a lot, and it's definitely more work than it used to be. But keeping those teeth clean is the only way to make sure that when the braces finally come off, your smile actually looks the way you want it to. ...

February 18, 2026 · 7 min · Scheinman Bailey