How to Maintain Oral Hygiene with Braces or Clear Aligners in London

Healthy gums and sparkling teeth are the perfect partners to alignment. At Aura Dental, we make oral hygiene simple and sustainable during treatment, so your smile looks and feels its best at every stage. Here’s our practical guide for keeping everything fresh with orthodontics London.

Start with the right kit

For fixed braces, a soft manual or electric brush, interdental brushes and waxed floss or a floss threader are helpful. For aligners, add a gentle aligner cleansing solution and a compact case so your trays are safe when removed. We’ll personalise a kit to suit your appliance and routine.

Build easy routines

Brush twice daily with a fluoride toothpaste, paying special attention around brackets and along the gum line. Angle the bristles to reach under the wire. For aligners, brush after meals before reinsertion and rinse your trays in cool water. Interdental brushes sweep away plaque in narrow spaces quickly and effectively.

Snack smartly

Enjoy a balanced diet and keep sugary snacks to defined moments rather than frequent grazing. If you wear aligners, drink only water when they’re in. A quick brush or sugar‑free rinse helps keep things fresh before trays go back in place.

Protect enamel

If you prefer sparkling or citrus drinks, enjoy them with meals and avoid lingering sipping. We’ll advise on fluoride options and, if helpful, a remineralising mousse to keep enamel gleaming.

Stay on schedule

Regular reviews let us check hygiene, share tailored tips and keep progress smooth. If a bracket area needs extra attention or an aligner edge feels new, we’ll adjust and guide you.

Clean your appliances

For braces, brush brackets gently to keep them bright. For aligners, avoid hot water and coloured soaps; use recommended cleansers so trays remain clear and odour‑free. Store aligners safely during meals to prevent accidental loss.

Celebrate small wins

We love acknowledging great brushing scores and sharing before‑and‑after hygiene photos. Seeing steady improvement is motivating and makes the journey enjoyable.

With clear guidance and a little consistency, hygiene becomes effortless. Your teeth and gums will thank you, and your final photographs will shine all the more.

If you’re ready to start, we’ll tailor a plan that fits your life. With supportive coaching and simple routines, orthodontics London stays fresh, comfortable and beautifully on track.

From your first fitting to long‑term retention, we keep orthodontics London focused on health as well as aesthetics — because a radiant smile begins with happy gums.