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Braces and aligners do great things for your smile. But they also trap food. A toothbrush can only do so much. All those brackets and wires create tiny gaps where food and plaque love to hide. That’s why professional cleanings become a bigger deal when you have braces.
We clean braces patients in Bradenton all day long at Corona Family Dental. We know how to clean around all that hardware. We get your teeth really clean without messing with your braces.
Got traditional braces? Invisalign? Clear aligners? No problem. We’ll help you keep a healthy mouth from start to finish.
And here’s the thing—these issues can mess with your braces timeline too. Your orthodontist might have to hold off on adjustments until your teeth and gums are healthy again.
Regular cleanings prevent all of this. When your braces come off, you want straight teeth that are also healthy.
Most patients need cleanings every 3 to 4 months during orthodontic treatment. That’s more often than the typical 6-month schedule.
Why more often? Braces make it harder to keep your teeth clean. Plaque sneaks into spots you can’t reach, no matter how well you brush. Coming in more often means we catch that buildup before it turns into a problem.
We’ll set up a schedule that works for you. If you’ve had cavities before or your gums get irritated easily, we may want to see you even more.
The steps are pretty much the same as a regular cleaning. It just takes a bit more time because of the braces.
Plan on about 45 minutes to an hour for the whole thing. It’s a little longer than usual, but your teeth will thank you.
Professional cleanings help. But what you do at home matters just as much. Here’s how to keep your teeth clean between visits:
Watch what you eat. Sticky and sugary foods cause more plaque. Hard foods can break brackets. Soft foods make cleaning easier.
Wearing Invisalign or clear aligners? Cleanings are a lot simpler. Just take your aligners out before your appointment.
We clean your teeth like normal. No brackets to work around. We’ll also look at any attachments on your teeth and make sure they’re holding up.
When we’re done, brush your teeth before you pop your aligners back in. Clean teeth, clean aligners—that’s the goal.
Don’t wait for your scheduled appointment if you notice:
Call us right away. We can get you in for a cleaning before small problems become big ones.
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We’ve been caring for families in Bradenton and Sarasota for over 20 years. Our team knows how to work with braces and aligners. We’re gentle, thorough, and efficient.
We also coordinate with your orthodontist. If we spot any issues during your cleaning, we communicate with their office. Everyone stays on the same page about your care.
Your smile is an investment. Let us help protect it. Call (941) 756-9604 for our Bradenton office or (941) 256-3475 for Sarasota to schedule your orthodontic cleaning.
Yes. You can and should get regular cleanings with braces. We do this all the time at Corona Family Dental. Our hygienists have the right tools to work around brackets and wires. It takes a little longer than a normal cleaning, but we get your teeth just as clean.
Most patients with braces need cleanings every 3 to 4 months. All those brackets and wires create hiding spots for plaque. Coming in more often helps us stop cavities, gum problems, and white spots before they start.
No. Orthodontists straighten teeth and adjust your braces. Cleanings aren’t their thing. That’s what your regular dentist and hygienist do. So you’ll want to keep seeing both while you’re in treatment.
It shouldn’t hurt. You may feel a little pressure when the hygienist cleans around your brackets. If your gums are sensitive, just tell us. We’ll go easier and make sure you stay comfortable the whole time.
Braces make it easy for food and plaque to get trapped. Skip your cleanings and you’re asking for cavities, gum issues, bad breath, and those white spots that don’t go away. Staying on top of cleanings keeps your mouth healthy and your treatment moving forward.
Brush after you eat. Use a soft brush and tilt it toward your gums. Get above and below every bracket. Floss once a day with a threader or water flosser. Grab an interdental brush for the tight spots. And swish with a fluoride rinse before bed.
