{"id":414,"date":"2025-03-02T02:52:02","date_gmt":"2025-03-02T02:52:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.moultondentistry.com\/blog\/?p=414"},"modified":"2025-04-24T02:55:25","modified_gmt":"2025-04-24T02:55:25","slug":"tips-to-help-you-floss-properly-during-your-suresmile-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.moultondentistry.com\/blog\/2025\/03\/02\/tips-to-help-you-floss-properly-during-your-suresmile-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Tips to Help You Floss Properly During Your SureSmile Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moultondentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-300x169.png\" alt=\"a close-up of a patient holding a clear aligner\" class=\"wp-image-415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moultondentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.moultondentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.moultondentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image.png 975w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.moultondentistry.com\/orthodontics.html\">SureSmile clear aligners<\/a> have completely reshaped the orthodontic landscape, giving patients the ability to achieve their smile goals without any of the hassles or inconveniences of traditional metal braces. That said, if you\u2019re thinking about getting SureSmile for your misaligned teeth or problematic bite, you should know that diligent oral hygiene is a must all throughout your treatment process \u2013 and this includes daily flossing! Here are some tips to help you stay on track with this habit and to ensure you\u2019re doing things correctly!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #1. Always Remove Your Aligners Before Flossing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your SureSmile aligners fit comfortably and precisely over your teeth, and by wearing them for 22 hours every day, they can gradually shift your teeth into healthier, straighter positions. That said, during those brief moments throughout the day when you aren\u2019t wearing your aligners, you should be sure some of that time is spent flossing. The habit prevents food debris from becoming trapped under your aligners and multiplying \u2013 but you won\u2019t be able to floss properly while wearing your trays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #2. Find a Flossing Method That Works for You<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When most people picture flossing, they think about the traditional strands of floss that come spooled up. This is one tried-and-true option, but it is not the only one \u2013 and you may want something a little more convenient or easy to manipulate, since you\u2019ll already be having to remove your aligners and floss after every meal. Consider dental flossers, which include precut strands of floss attached to plastic handles. Likewise, if you have access to one, an oral irrigator or Waterpik is a great tool for at-home hygiene that can be far easier to use than regular floss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #3. Floss Even If You\u2019re Away from Home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>SureSmile is great for patients who are constantly on the go since they don\u2019t have to worry about their braces holding them back, but if you\u2019re away from home often, you absolutely cannot neglect to floss in between meals! There are several ways to stick with this habit; if you have a small dental kit that you keep other SureSmile supplies, like the storage case, you can include dental floss with these items. Likewise, you can keep floss at work in your desk, in your locker at school, or even in your car glovebox; if you have access to it constantly, you\u2019re more likely to use it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you stay the course and keep up with your oral hygiene, which includes flossing daily, you\u2019re far less likely to encounter oral health issues that might set back your SureSmile timeline. This means you can enjoy a healthier, straighter, and more gorgeous smile all the sooner!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The talented team at Moulton Dentistry of Hoover has proudly served patients and families in the Birmingham, AL area for several years, offering a wide variety of preventive, cosmetic, and restorative treatment options, as well as SureSmile clear aligners. If you have any questions about the blog or you\u2019d like to get in touch with the office to schedule an appointment, please feel free to reach out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.moultondentistry.com\/orthodontics.html\">online<\/a> or call today for more information or assistance. <strong>Telephone: (205) 619-2458.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SureSmile clear aligners have completely reshaped the orthodontic landscape, giving patients the ability to achieve their smile goals without any of the hassles or inconveniences of traditional metal braces. 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