Every 3 months while the braces are on. Our ortho removes the wire, then we go to the dentist for the cleaning, then back the ortho for the wire back on.

We went the usual every 6 months, nothing more than that was recommended. But I do like the idea of at least one extra cleaning a year.

We go every 4 months.

Anonymous wrote:Ooh great idea! I'd totally go for it but my kid has Invisalign so not needed.

Can teeth get stained with Invisalign?

Ooh great idea! I'd totally go for it but my kid has Invisalign so not needed.

Both of my kids went every 3 months for cleanings. The extra cost was totally worth it but I do understand not everyone can swing it.

I went with 1 extra cleaning per year... so about every 4 months. Our dentist had a good out of pocket price for this extra session. (Braces on for 2 years, so we had 2 extra cleanings.)

Make sure you buy a water pik for "flossing."

My son had to have his removed early due to decalcification spots. I wish I had paid for cleanings every 3 months.

Our kids get a waterpik when they get braces. Our dentist hasn't ever recommended more frequent cleanings but they're very cost conscious.

DD with braces has cleanings every 6 months. Ortho and Dentist said she's very good with cleaning her teeth.

It's worth paying for. We just started on teh 3 month schedule.

Our dentist recommended cleanings every three months for 14 y.o. DC who has braces. They said she is generally doing a good job with cleaning.

How often does your teen get teeth cleaned at the dentist? I will have to pay out-of-pocket for any extra cleanings.