6 Must-Haves For Cleaning Teeth With Braces Or Aligners

4. Floss

Floss is for cleaning between teeth, the space between the archwire and the teeth, and especially under the gumline. If you have braces, make sure a floss threader is stowed with your floss. It means that unless you are using “pre-threaded” floss, pre-cut to length, and with an aglet tip (like a shoelace). If it's too much work for you, try brands that come in single-use packets.