Braces brushes and orthodontic care by Pierrot
For braces you use an orthodontic toothbrush, with V-cut filaments: the shorter central row fits over the brackets while the outer rows clean the tooth and the gum. Add a single-tuft brush or an interdental brush to clean around each bracket and under the archwire, plus orthodontic dental floss. Pierrot has the whole range, kids included.
What to use with braces
Each product cleans a different area. Descriptions as on the pack.
| What for | Pierrot product | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| Daily brushing | Orthodontic | Compact head and V-cut profile |
| Daily brushing | Orthodontic Xtreme | V-cut and Xtreme spiral filaments |
| Kids | Orthodontic Junior | V-cut, soft round-tipped filaments and a suction-cup base |
| Around each bracket | Precision (single-tuft) | Active tip for braces, implants and hard-to-reach areas |
| Under the archwire and between brackets | Interdental brushes | Stainless-steel core, in 6 sizes from XS+ to XL |
| Between the teeth | Orthodontic dental floss | Stiff end to thread under the wire; expanding waxed floss |
| Wire discomfort | Orthodontic wax | Relieves appliance discomfort |
| Away from home | Orthodontic dental kit | Orthodontic travel brush, 30 ml anti-plaque toothpaste, wax and an interdental brush |
| Removable appliances | Cleansing tablets and case | To clean and store orthodontic appliances |
Pierrot orthodontic toothbrushes
Orthodontic
Orthodontic toothbrush with a compact head and V-cut filaments, to brush the teeth and the brackets at the same time. Medium firmness.
Orthodontic Xtreme
V-cut profile and Xtreme spiral filaments on a compact head. Medium firmness.
Orthodontic Junior
For kids: V-cut, soft round-tipped filaments and a suction-cup base so it stands upright.
Precision (single-tuft)
Single-tuft brush with an active tip. Cleans precisely around each bracket, around implants and in hard-to-reach areas.
Interdental brushes
To clean under the archwire and between brackets. Stainless-steel core and protective cap, in 6 sizes: XS+, XS, S, M, L and XL. See the size chart.
Orthodontic dental floss
Its stiff end lets you thread the floss under and around the bracket wire. Expanding waxed floss with a mint flavour. 50 uses.
Wax, travel kit and appliance cleaning
Orthodontic wax relieves the discomfort caused by braces when a bracket or a wire rubs.
The Orthodontic dental kit brings together, to take away from home, an orthodontic travel brush, a 30 ml anti-plaque toothpaste, wax and an interdental brush.
For removable appliances, the cleansing tablets (30 units, mint flavour) clean dentures and orthodontic appliances, and the Cleaning box case is used to clean and store them, with a drainer included.
How to brush your teeth with braces
- Rinse with water This loosens food debris.
- Brush with the orthodontic brush First above the brackets, angling the head down, then below them, angling it up. Go over the inner surfaces and the molars too.
- Use the single-tuft brush Run it around each bracket.
- Use the interdental brush Under the archwire and between the brackets.
- Clean between the teeth With orthodontic floss, threading the stiff end under the wire.
- Check in the mirror Make sure no debris is left, and always follow your orthodontist’s advice.
Once the floss is under the wire, the technique is the same as usual: see how to use dental floss correctly.
Where to buy Pierrot orthodontic products
Pierrot orthodontic brushes and products are sold in pharmacies, supermarkets, drugstores and online stores in more than 60 countries. Pierrot does not sell directly to the public. If you distribute or import oral care products in your market, please see our orthodontic products wholesale page.
Complete the routine with our mouthwash and mouth spray or browse all Pierrot oral care products.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of toothbrush do you use for braces?
An orthodontic toothbrush, with V-cut filaments that fit over the brackets, together with a single-tuft or interdental brush for the areas it cannot reach.
What is the brush for braces called?
An orthodontic toothbrush. The small single-tuft brush used around each bracket is called a single-tuft or end-tuft brush.
How do you floss with braces?
With orthodontic floss, which has a stiff end to thread under the wire. Then you slide it between the teeth like normal floss.
What do I do if a bracket rubs?
Press a small piece of orthodontic wax onto the bracket that rubs. Dry the area first so the wax sticks, and remove it before brushing.
Are there orthodontic toothbrushes for kids?
Yes, the Orthodontic Junior, with a V-cut profile, soft round-tipped filaments and a suction-cup base.
Are you a distributor or importer?
Pierrot is looking for distributors in new markets. See our orthodontic products wholesale page or request the catalogue.