It’s common to see areas of discoloration on your teeth after wearing brackets and wires for a prolonged time. If the discoloration doesn’t fade on its own after a few weeks or months, you can take advantage of professional teeth whitening at your dental office.
Here’s why teeth discoloration occurs during your orthodontic treatment:
- White spots around the edges of braces. White spots on your teeth are the result of demineralization on the tooth’s enamel. This can happen when plaque forms around the braces or when acidity in the mouth remains too high. Brushing thoroughly can help prevent these spots, but if they’ve already formed, ask your dentist about a remineralization paste to help repair the enamel.
- Yellowed or darkened areas on exposed teeth. Tea, coffee, red wine, dark berries, and other staining substances can stain or darken exposed areas of your teeth if not rinsed or brushed off soon after consuming them.
If you notice yellowed or darkened areas on your teeth after your braces come off, ask your dentist or orthodontist specialist about professional take-home teeth whitening kits.
Customized bleaching trays deliver a safe, consistent amount of professional-grade teeth whitening gel to your teeth for a uniform, natural-looking color. Within just a few weeks, you can restore your newly straightened smile to a gleaming white.