Absolutely. Either way, you have to brush your teeth a lot more closely when you’re wearing braces. It’s actually a lot easier to maintain your braces if you’re using an electric toothbrush, allowing you to vigorously attack debris and bacteria that hide behind the hundreds of unique angles. The same rule applies: don’t brush too hard. You’ll be brushing for longer with braces, but you should still be wary of aggravating your teeth and gums.