CandidPro clear aligners offer a discreet and convenient way to straighten your teeth, but achieving a healthier smile involves more than wearing your trays for the recommended amount of time. Maintaining good oral hygiene throughout treatment is essential, and flossing should remain part of your daily routine. Here are 5 tips for flossing while undergoing CandidPro treatment.
1. Remove Your Aligners Before Flossing
CandidPro aligners are removable, making it much easier than flossing with braces Always take your trays out before brushing and flossing. This gives you direct access to the spaces between your teeth, where plaque and food particles commonly accumulate.
Never try to floss with your aligners in place. Removing them also makes it easier to clean your trays separately before putting them back in.
2. Floss at Least Once a Day
Even if your teeth look clean, plaque can accumulate between them throughout the day. Brushing alone cannot effectively reach these tight spaces.
Make flossing at least once a day a priority during your CandidPro treatment. Ideally, floss before bedtime to remove food debris and plaque that have accumulated throughout the day. Consistency is more important than how long you spend flossing.
3. Use the Right Flossing Technique
Proper technique helps you clean between your teeth without irritating your gums. Gently guide the floss between two teeth rather than snapping it against your gum tissue. Curve it into a C-shape around each tooth and move it up and down along the surface.
Use a clean section of floss as you move from one space to another. If traditional floss is difficult to handle, consider floss picks or an interdental cleaner recommended by your dentist.
4. Floss Before Putting Your Aligners Back In
CandidPro aligners are designed to fit closely against your teeth. Putting them back in immediately after eating without cleaning your teeth can trap sugars and food particles against enamel.
After meals and snacks, remove your aligners, rinse your mouth, and brush and floss when possible. If you cannot brush right away, rinse thoroughly with water and clean your teeth as soon as you can. Avoid putting trays back over unclean teeth whenever possible.
5. Keep Your Flossing Routine Consistent
Clear aligner treatment requires daily commitment, and oral hygiene should be no exception. Keep floss somewhere convenient, such as your bathroom, travel bag, or work desk, so you can maintain your routine wherever you go.
Flossing helps prevent cavities, supports healthy gums, and keeps your teeth clean while they move into their new positions. Combined with brushing, regular dental checkups, and proper aligner care, it helps ensure you’re protecting your oral health throughout treatment, not just improving your smile’s appearance.
About the Practice
If you’re in the Hayward area and are interested in clear aligner treatment, SoHay Dental offers discreet, convenient CandidPro. Though this efficient orthodontic care is mostly remote, the process is handled by an experienced dental team who cares about your success. To learn more, contact us online where you can book an appointment or call (510) 314-8426.