{"id":4182,"date":"2026-07-29T14:23:25","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T13:23:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.envysmile.co.uk\/blog\/?p=4182"},"modified":"2026-07-29T14:23:25","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T13:23:25","slug":"how-to-prevent-tartar-with-braces-and-crowns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.envysmile.co.uk\/blog\/how-to-prevent-tartar-with-braces-and-crowns\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Prevent Tartar With Braces and Crowns"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>Braces already make cleaning feel like a chore. Add crowns into the mix and your teeth need a little more attention than usual. The tricky part is the tiny spaces where plaque hangs around because your toothbrush does not always reach them well.<\/p>\r\n<h2>Braces and Crowns Need a Different Cleaning Habit<\/h2>\r\n<p>The old quick brush before bed often stops being enough after braces go on. Brackets create little hiding spots, while crowns have edges where plaque can collect if you rush.<\/p>\r\n<h3>The Everyday Stuff That Matters<\/h3>\r\n<p>You don&#8217;t need a complicated routine that takes over your morning. You need one you&#8217;ll actually repeat.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u2022 A softer brush feels easier around braces because your gums usually don&#8217;t enjoy rough scrubbing, especially after adjustments.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u2022 Interdental cleaning is the boring part that works, and skipping it is usually where trouble starts.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u2022 Floss threaders or water flossers fit into the routine when regular floss feels impossible with wires in the way.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u2022 A dental cleaning appointment keeps hardened tartar from becoming a permanent roommate, which is something your bathroom mirror won&#8217;t warn you about.<\/p>\r\n<h2>Foods and Habits That Get in the Way<\/h2>\r\n<p>Sticky snacks are a bigger problem with braces because they cling around the brackets. Sugary drinks also give plaque more chances to build up. You don&#8217;t have to make your life miserable, but brushing after something sweet is a smart move.<\/p>\r\n<p>And yeah, carrying a small brush can feel a little excessive at first. I think it&#8217;s worth it. A two-minute cleanup is much better than dealing with a mouth that feels coated all day.<\/p>\r\n<h3>Watch the Areas You Can&#8217;t See<\/h3>\r\n<p>The spots behind wires and around crown edges are the ones people miss. Check your teeth in a mirror sometimes. If you see a white film or notice rough patches, your routine needs a little more effort.<\/p>\r\n<p>Your orthodontist and dentist can point out weak spots before they become bigger problems. 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Braces and Crowns Need a Different Cleaning Habit The old quick brush &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.envysmile.co.uk\/blog\/how-to-prevent-tartar-with-braces-and-crowns\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">How to Prevent Tartar With Braces and Crowns<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4182","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.envysmile.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4182","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.envysmile.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.envysmile.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.envysmile.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.envysmile.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4182"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.envysmile.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4182\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4455,"href":"https:\/\/www.envysmile.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4182\/revisions\/4455"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.envysmile.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4182"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.envysmile.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4182"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.envysmile.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4182"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}