Flossing is especially important when you're wearing braces because braces can trap tiny food particles and contribute to dental cavities and gum disease.  However, flossing does require more care when you're wearing braces, too.

After thoroughly brushing your teeth using a soft regular brush and rinsing your mouth with a fluoride rinse or plain water, feed the short end of the floss through the space between the main arch wire of the brace and the upper part of the tooth closest to the gum. Then, use a gentle back and forth sawing motion to work the floss on each side of the two teeth the floss is between, taking special care not to pull with too much force around the arch wire.

Flossing is an important component of dental health and a necessity for getting and keeping a bright, white healthy smile. It's harder to do when you're wearing braces, no doubt about it.   But when your teeth are straight and those braces can come off, you'll see that the results were more than worth the time and effort expended!