Tooth care with braces can be tricky, because cleaning your teeth becomes a little more challenging, and braces can be easily damaged by some types of hard foods. Sticky foods can easily become caught in your braces, and cleaning them out can be very difficult indeed. When braces are installed on your teeth, your orthodontist will help you develop a care regimen for your braces. You’ll need to brush your teeth and floss as directed by your orthodontist. This means flossing above and below the wire. Your orthodontist will show you how this is done.