What You Need for a Braces Cleaning To-Go Kit

Do you have a hectic schedule that requires you to clean your teeth and braces on the go?

Wondering how you can prepare for on-the-fly dental hygiene?

Not sure what you need to take care of your braces and teeth when you’re out all day?

Dental hygiene is always important, but your teeth do need some extra care when you have braces.

The Ann Arbor orthodontists at Stieper and Brust recommend their patients (and anyone with braces) put together a to-go cleaning kit to be prepared for whatever the day throws at you! Check out our simple list of what to include in your to-go braces cleaning kit.

• Storage: keep your kit organized and easy to grab by putting everything in a water resistant cosmetic or toiletry bag.
• Toothbrush: you can’t get the best clean without one of these! Try a travel size to save space or special brushes designed for cleaning braces.
• Floss: mini flossers or a small pack of dental floss and threaders are a must-have for your cleaning kit.
• Mirror: it’s much easier to see you’re getting a thorough clean with a mirror, so pack a compact mirror in your kit. 
• Toothpaste: freshen your breath and get squeaky clean when you include a travel-sized toothpaste in your to-go kit.
• Dental Wax: not everything about caring for braces focuses on cleaning! Keep a bit of dental wax in your kit to address irritations when you’re on the go.
• Pain Reliever: unfortunately, braces have been known to cause occasional discomfort, especially after adjustments. Be prepared with a pain reliever in your kit.

Stieper & Brust Orthodontics Know How to Care for Your Smile

The orthodontic experts of Stieper & Brust have much more to offer than great advice on to-go cleaning kits for your braces. Whether you’re looking for a consultation or need to come in for a braces check-up, we’re ready to help you achieve your goals. Give us a call today!

How to Keep Your Teeth Healthy with Braces and a Crazy Schedule

Not sure how to manage your hectic schedule and keep your teeth clean with braces in Ann Arbor?

Are you struggling to keep up with good oral hygiene because of your go-go-go schedule?

Want a simple routine you can follow to keep your teeth healthy with braces?

When you deal with a busy schedule, it seems impossible to fit in any extra commitments. So if you have or are considering braces, the requirements to take care of them may seem overwhelming. But with a simple routine for your oral hygiene, you’ll see that you can manage! Check out our how-to guide for taking care of your braces with a crazy schedule.

• Be Prepared: One of the hallmarks of a crazy schedule is that you’re often out of the house and probably not in the same place at the same time every day. Under these circumstances, the best way to be prepared to clean your teeth and braces is to bring supplies with you. Put together a to-go kit to make this easier.
• Drink Up: Drinking water throughout the day will help flush your mouth of debris and bacteria. It’s a super easy and healthy way to keep your mouth clean. You can also rinse with water after eating meals and snacks at times when you can’t brush or floss. Carry a reusable cup or bottle to make this easier.
• Brush: The standard advice of brushing your teeth after eating still holds true. It’s perhaps even more important with braces because of the tendency for food to get stuck in brackets and wires. Even a quick brush without toothpaste helps clear debris. Get a travel toothbrush or inter-dental toothbrush to make this easier.
• Floss: Your teeth are hard at work when you have braces, so this is really the time to pamper them with a great flossing routine. Carry threaders and a small pack of floss to make this easier.
• Wax On: Braces often aren’t without irritation. Whether it’s your gums, cheeks, or lips a slight irritation could become a bigger problem, so you should address it right away. Carry and apply dental wax to make dealing with irritations easier.
• Avoid Trouble: Stay away from ortho no-nos like gum, whole apples, chewing ice, and popcorn. Keeping these things off limits will help you avoid problems and extra trips to the orthodontist that your schedule can’t afford. Make this easier by treating yourself to braces-friendly foods like ice cream, sliced apples, mints, etc.

Fit Stieper & Brust Orthodontics into Your Schedule to Improve Your Smile

Now that you see how keeping your braces clean in Ann Arbor can fit into your schedule, don’t hesitate to give us a call. Whether you’re looking for a consultation or need to come in for a braces check-up, we’re ready to help you achieve your goals.