You have to brush immediately after each meal (normally, just as you did before having appliances), paying special attention to the area of the teeth between the braces and gums; as it is there where more food is retained. If for some reason you cannot do it, at least rinse thoroughly with plenty of water or mouthwash. Fluoride paste should be used and the brush changed regularly, when you notice that the bristles begin to bend and wear out.

At least once a day (if you can more times even better) look at yourself in a mirror after brushing and then use the interdental brush to access the space between teeth, wires and brackets. This small cone-shaped brush must be operated vertically, from the bottom up and between all the brackets and bands that you have in your mouth. Check that all spaces and appliances remain clean and free of food debris.

Finally, use dental floss (Special for Prosthetics and Orthodontics) to clean the deepest areas of the proximal surfaces of the teeth. Insert it directly above the wire arch, first hugging the surface of one tooth and then that of the other. If it is your desire, complement the process with the mouthwash of your preference.