A vital step in your oral health routine is flossing. We hope our patients at Carolina Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry maintain good oral hygiene, including daily flossing between each visit to our Northeast Columbia office. A toothbrush is not always enough to get to the hard-to-reach areas of your mouth. When food remains between your teeth, bacteria starts to grow and will break down your enamel. This is where flossing comes in!

While mouthwash goes a long way in improving your oral care, it is not a substitute for flossing. Mouthwashes and flossing provide different benefits that you should understand.

The Carolina Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry team knows that oral hygiene is important, whether you have braces on your teeth or not. But if you are a person who wears braces, caring for your teeth and gums can become somewhat challenging. Without daily oral hygiene practices, you may become prone to cavities and tooth decay during your time in braces.