Wearing dental braces necessitates diligent oral hygiene to prevent cavities and gum disease. Braces create hard-to-reach areas for food and bacteria, making regular brushing after meals, daily ...

So you’re way beyond your middle school years... and yet: You’ve found yourself in a new set of braces. While this might not be how you pictured your adulthood unfolding, you’re now officially mature ...

Flossing does far more than remove food stuck between teeth. Biologically, flossing disrupts plaque biofilm, a sticky ...

At times it can seem like those wires and brackets are stopping you from getting into all the nooks and crannies of your teeth. While brushing with braces and other oral hygiene habits can require a ...

If you are someone who puts on braces, it becomes even more important to keep your dental hygiene in check. Braces align a person’s teeth and make them look attractive. While wearing braces, it is ...

You must have heard the importance of brushing your teeth twice a day, but how often do you hear the importance of flossing your teeth? It is usually overlooked and not a part of daily oral hygiene in ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Without fail, during every dreaded trip to the dentist, many of ...