Floss Like a Boss With Braces:
Tools to Try said, any tool that will take the discomfort or hassle out of flossing with braces is welcomed by orthodontists. There’s no getting around
back behind the wire of your braces by pulling it through in a small loop, similar to a soft plastic threading needle. Many people with braces have also found a water irrigation tool, or oral irrigator, to be beneficial, especially those with particularly sensitive gums. An irrigation tool is essentially a device that distributes a pulsation of water to your gums to stimulate the blood flow and remove bacteria from between your teeth. There are many ways to incorporate new tools into your dental regimen, and everyone has different preferences. That
Flossing, which isn’t as easy with braces, is simple with some practice and the right tools. Flossing once per day is still necessary — even more so with braces — to protect your gums from gingivitis. For best results at your next orthodontic checkup, keep the essential tools on hand each time you clean your teeth at home. Small, bristly Proxabrushes can remove a lot of bacteria from between teeth and around wires and brackets, but it’s still important to floss, as it can reach smaller spaces. Having trouble getting the floss around your new braces? Floss threaders help get the floss
it. Flossing every day is one of the most important habits to help your teeth stay clean and healthy for the big reveal: the removal of your braces.
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Ritz Cracker Ice Cream Sandwiches Make the most of these last few summer weeks and wrangle the kids for this fun, easy dessert! You can even save the leftovers in the freezer for those busy back-to-school nights.
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INGREDIENTS
Recipe inspired by joythebaker.com.
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1 pint of your favorite ice cream
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24 Ritz (or generic butter round) crackers
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4 ounces dark chocolate pieces, melted
DIRECTIONS
in the center of 12 crackers. Press remaining crackers, chocolate side down, onto the ice cream scoop.
1. Melt chocolate pieces in a double boiler or in the microwave. Stir until smooth and drippy. 2. Arrange crackers, bottom side up, on a cookie sheet. Use fork to drizzle melted chocolate over crackers, then place them in freezer to cool quickly. 3. Remove crackers from freezer and place small ice cream scoop
4. Freeze at least four hours
before serving. Wrap individual sandwiches in plastic wrap to store in freezer for up to seven days — but they’ll never last that long. www.ShullmanOrtho.com • 561.868.5050 • 3
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