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Short answer: Keeping your braces clean is one of the most important parts of successful orthodontic treatment. Good brushing, cleaning between your teeth and attending regular hygiene appointments can help keep your teeth and gums healthy while your smile is being transformed.
Many adults worry that braces will make brushing difficult.
The truth is, it does take a little more care.
But with the right routine, keeping your teeth and braces clean soon becomes second nature.
And the effort is worth it.
Healthy teeth and gums provide the best foundation for a beautiful new smile.
Braces create extra places where plaque and food can collect.
If they’re not cleaned thoroughly, this can increase the risk of:
Keeping your braces clean isn’t just about protecting the appliance.
It’s about protecting your teeth throughout treatment.
If you have fixed braces, you’ll need to take a little more time when brushing.
Aim to clean:
A soft toothbrush or an electric toothbrush can both be effective when used carefully.
We’ll show you the best technique for your smile before treatment begins.
Your toothbrush can’t always reach every area.
Cleaning between your teeth helps remove plaque from places brushing alone may miss.
Depending on your braces, we may recommend:
We’ll explain what works best for you.
If you’re wearing clear aligners, keeping the aligners clean is just as important as cleaning your teeth.
You should:
Avoid using very hot water, as this can damage the aligners.
Healthy gums are an essential part of orthodontic treatment.
If your gums become swollen or bleed when brushing, it doesn’t necessarily mean you should brush less.
In many cases, it means they need more thorough cleaning.
If you’re concerned about bleeding gums, let us know so we can help.
One of the biggest differences we see between patients who enjoy a smooth orthodontic journey and those who experience avoidable setbacks is their home care.
Orthodontic treatment is a partnership.
We’ll carefully guide your teeth into their new position.
You help protect that progress by looking after your smile every day.
Brushing at home is important, but professional hygiene appointments remain an important part of maintaining your oral health during treatment.
These appointments help us:
Most patients quickly develop a routine that works for them.
Many find it helpful to:
These small habits soon become part of everyday life.
Braces damage your teeth.
Braces don’t damage healthy teeth. Poor cleaning during treatment is what can lead to problems.
Brushing once a day is enough.
Thorough, regular cleaning is especially important while wearing braces.
Bleeding gums mean you should stop brushing.
Bleeding gums often indicate inflammation and should be assessed rather than ignored.
Yes. Many patients find electric toothbrushes helpful during orthodontic treatment.
It’s often worth allowing a little more time than usual to make sure every area is cleaned thoroughly.
Yes. Regular hygiene appointments remain an important part of maintaining your oral health throughout treatment.
This is completely normal.
Interdental brushes can often help remove trapped food quickly and easily.
Our comprehensive guide includes practical advice for every stage of orthodontic treatment, from caring for your braces to protecting your new smile once treatment is complete.
Download The Evolve Guide to Adult Braces
Orthodontic treatment is about more than moving teeth.
By keeping your teeth and gums healthy throughout treatment, you’ll be helping create the best possible foundation for your new smile.
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Good dental care starts with listening.
That’s why some of our clinicians use Heidi, a secure AI note-taking tool, during appointments.
Heidi helps create accurate clinical notes from the conversation, which means your clinician can spend less time typing and more time looking at you, listening to what matters and focusing on your care.
Before using Heidi, we’ll always check that you’re happy for it to be used. And if you’d prefer us not to use it during your appointment, that’s absolutely fine. Just let your clinician or a member of the Evolve team know. It won’t affect your care in any way.
Technology should never get in the way of the human side of dentistry. Used well, we think it can help us protect it.
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Electric or manual toothbrush - which is better?
It`s one of those dental questions where almost everyone has an opinion.
But does buying an electric toothbrush automatically mean you`re doing a better job?
Richard tackles the question.
Whichever toothbrush you use, how you brush matters enormously - so don`t panic if there`s nothing rechargeable sitting beside your bathroom sink.
Now we`re curious...
Clear aligners or fixed braces - which is better?
Which is better - clear aligners or fixed braces?
Neither.
At least, not until we know more about you.
The right orthodontic treatment depends on your teeth, what you`d like to change, your lifestyle and a number of clinical considerations.
For some people, clear aligners can be a great option. For others, fixed braces may be more appropriate.
So rather than starting with:
“Which braces do you want?”
We`d much rather start with:
“What would you like to change about your smile?”
Swipe through to understand some of the differences.
💚 £338 raised for Macmillan Cancer Support! 💚
We had such a lovely time at our Macmillan Coffee Morning last week. ☕🍰
A huge thank you to everyone who popped into the practice, enjoyed a slice of cake, had a chat and made a donation. It was wonderful to see so many of our patients, friends and members of the local community getting involved, and we were genuinely touched by everyone’s generosity.
Together, you helped us raise an amazing £169.
And we’re delighted to share that Carol has very generously matched every pound raised, bringing our final total to…
🥁 £338 for Macmillan Cancer Support! 💚
Thank you to our brilliant team for baking, organising and keeping the cake table well stocked, and to every single person who helped make the day such an enjoyable one.
Days like this remind us just how lovely the community around Evolve really is. 💚
#MacmillanCoffeeMorning #MacmillanCancerSupport #Portishead #EvolveDentistry #PortisheadCommunity
Being shortlisted for Team of the Year means a lot to us, but not because of the trophy.
It’s because dentistry is never the work of one person.
It’s the nurse who notices you’re nervous before you’ve said a word. The reception team member who remembers the conversation you had last time. The clinician who takes time to explain something again. The person behind the scenes making sure your visit runs smoothly.
Those small things happen every day at Evolve, and they only happen because people care about the experience we create together.
So being a finalist gives us a lovely excuse to say something we probably don’t say often enough: we’re incredibly proud of this team.
#PrivateDentistryAwards #TeamOfTheYear #DentalTeam #EvolveDentistry
You might notice a familiar face missing from Evolve for a little while… 💚
Carol is heading to Zambia with SmileStar, a dental charity providing free dental care to communities with limited access to treatment.
In this video, Carol shares a little more about where she’s going, what she’ll be doing while she’s there and why she wanted to be part of the trip.
It’s going to be a very different couple of weeks away from the practice, and we’re incredibly proud to see Carol giving her time and skills to support SmileStar’s work.
We’ll be sharing a little more from her trip when we can, but for now, we’ll let Carol tell you all about it in her own words. 💚
Safe travels, Carol. We can’t wait to hear all about it when you’re home!
#EvolveDentistry #SmileStar #Zambia #Dentistry #Portishead
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