Food stuck in brace?

Does anyone else wearing a brace find that food gets stuck in the brackets practically EVERY time you eat???

It's so embarrassing!

I have one of those little orthodontic brushes that get food out but you can hardly pull it out in the street and start using it whenever you nibble at something. Does anyone have any tips?

Reply 1

username47781

Yeah i used to have that when i had a brace, sure is annoying, i don't know if you just push part of your toothbrush between the brace.

Reply 2

jessx

I just avoid eating food that gets stuck in the brace when I'm out and if food gets stuck in I poke it out with my tongue.. better than whipping out one of those little orthodontic brushes in public.. oh god I sound revolting :/ Lol.

Reply 3

guccilittlepiggy

lol i used to have the same prob, just try to be careful what you eat. and buy a mini mouthwash incase you need it when you're out. its all worth it in the end when you have great teeth.

Reply 4

Unity

Get some water rinse it out in your mouth. If its really annoying you , just go to the bathroom and remove it.

Reply 5

Don Vito Corleone

I use the small brushes, but if I'm in public then I can usually use my tounge to get the main bits of food out, and then use the brush if not many people are around. I hate getting food stuck in my brace, but it'll be worth it in the end. :smile: