Richard E. Boyd
| Northeast | Downtown | Sunset Boulevard |
| 5 Office Park Court Columbia, SC 29223 803-788-7000 |
4233 Devine Street Columbia, SC 29205 803-743-9200 |
4574 C Sunset Boulevard Lexington, SC 29072 803-785-4460 |
Brushing & Flossing Instructions
- Life with Braces
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- Types of Braces
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- Types of Appliances
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- Brushing & Flossing Instructions
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- Palatal Expander
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- Braces Diagram
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- Brace Painter
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- Oral Care Video
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- Retainers
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- Color Your Retainer
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- Damon™ System
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- iBraces
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- Surgical Orthodontics
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Brushing: Step 1
Using a dry brush with a small amount of toothpaste place bristles where gums and teeth meet.
Brushing: Step 2
For 10 seconds on each tooth use circular, vibrating motions around the gum lines.
Brushing: Step 3
Every tooth of both arches should be brushed slowly.
Brushing: Step 4
Brush the lower teeth from gum line up and the upper teeth from the gum line down. Brush the roof of your mouth and your tongue too!
Flossing: Step 1
Carefully thread unwaxed floss between braces and wire. You may find a floss threader helpful.
Flossing: Step 2
Carefully floss around the braces.
Flossing: Step 3
Carefully floss around the gum areas.
Flossing: Step 4
Carefully floss around each tooth.
