Summary: Oral health is still very important while wearing braces or an expander.Brushing your teeth is the single most important thing you can do to ensure good oral health while wearing braces or using an expander. Bacteria can live on every surface in your mouth, including your orthodontic appliances. Properly flossing and brushing, and even using fluoride are important to the overall health of your teeth, but even more so if you have braces or use an expander. Listen in as David Krol, MD, shares advice for keeping your child's teeth as healthy as possible while he or she goes through a dental correction procedure.
