White teeth despite braces
Do you wear braces and fear that your teeth will turn yellow? Then read here how you can keep your teeth white despite braces.
In their teens, many need braces. Braces straighten the teeth and help against jaw misalignments. But many braces wearers quickly suffer from yellow teeth, because with braces the teeth can of course not be cleaned as well as without. Fortunately, there are ways to prevent and reduce yellowing of your teeth despite braces. You can read about them below.
How to keep your teeth white
If you wear braces and therefore find it more difficult to clean your teeth, you should definitely avoid all foods that can stain your teeth yellow.
- This includes coffee, for example. Those who drink a lot of coffee often complain of yellow discolored teeth.
- Other drinks such as cola and tea also cause teeth to turn yellow. It usually helps to brush your teeth immediately after consuming them.
- But if you wear braces, you won't get anywhere as easily. Therefore it is better to refrain from these drinks altogether.
- Also, if your white teeth are important to you, you should definitely not smoke.
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This is how you reduce discoloration despite braces
Some remedies that make teeth whiter still help, even if you wear braces.
- This includes, for example, teeth whitening toothpaste. Use this morning, noon, and evening and brush your teeth as you normally would.
- In between, teeth whitening chewing gum can also help with braces.
- In any case, do not use teeth whitening products that artificially whiten your teeth. You would only get spotty results with it.
By the way: If your braces are removed, you can have the orthodontist carry out a professional teeth cleaning immediately afterwards. Although this is chargeable, it makes the teeth significantly whiter.