I have braces and I am having hard time keeping my teeth white what should i use?

Question

I have always had white teeth, but after i got my braces they are not so white. That is making me unhappy pls help.

Answer 1

Life With Braces
Braces act like magnets for food, so you need to keep your teeth especially clean while you have them on. You'll want to brush after meals and be extra careful to get out any food that gets stuck in your braces. Your orthodontist also may give you a special flosser you can use to floss in and around your braces. When your orthodontist changes your wires, ask if you can do a quick floss (it'll be easier without the wires).

You won't have to go on any special diet when you have braces, but you'll want to avoid some foods that are problems for braces. Stay away from popcorn, hard and sticky candy, and especially gum. Sugary sodas and juices can cause a problem, too, because the sugar stays on your teeth and may cause tooth decay. You can have these drinks, but be sure to brush afterward.

Because braces put pressure on your teeth, you might feel uncomfortable once in a while, especially after the orthodontist makes adjustments. If you have pain, ask your mom or dad to give you a pain reliever.

If you ever have a loose wire or bracket, or a wire that is poking you, you should see the orthodontist right away to get it taken care of. If your orthodontist can't find a problem, he or she may give you some soft wax that you can stick on the bracket that's bothering you. Then it won't rub against your mouth.

So braces can be inconvenient, but lots of kids have them and they are definitely worth the trouble. When will you know for sure? On the day your braces are removed and you can see your new and improved smile!

Answer 2

I am a dental asst, and i have braces. The best thing to do is brush after you eat anything. I recommend an electric tooth brush (I use Sonicare). Another trick is to drink everything with a straw. This will keep your tooth from staining. I did this before I even got the braces. But whatever you do, don't use a whitening product because once you get the braces off, you will have little squares. Good luck!

Answer 3

When I had braces, I didn't worry about keeping my teeth white. Just keep your teeth clean and watch your foods. Most people aren't worried if your teeth are white if you have a mouth full of metal.
Worry about it after you get your braces off. You can always fix it.

Answer 4

Try not to use anything as far as "whitening agents" as when your braces come off you will have little dark "dots" where the brackets and cement were. Wait until your braces are off and treat yourself to a professional whitening... Also, what helps is to get your ligatures or o-rings in cool colors or black. It will make your teeth look whiter. Blues, purples and even red look much better than yellow, green, gold or silver. Experiment with the folowing link:

Answer 5

Try brushing your teeth a lot more often and brushing after each meal. If you cant brussh your teeth right after, rinse your mouth really good with water.
Try really hard to keep your teeth clean because plaque can stain your teeth and once you get those braces off, youll have stains on your teeth.

Answer 6

if you still have ur braces on dont wry once you take em off ul have the whitest set of teeth b/c the metal is covering the tooth but if you dont have braces anymore than use colgate white strips and brush teeth 2wice daily

Answer 7

when i had braces, i was concerned about the same thing. it seemed like my teeth were getting darker, but when they took the braces off it was fine. sometimes you kind of forget how your teeth looked before braces. one thing that my orthodontist strongly recomended was mouthwash. use it twice a day. listerine even has a special whitening mouthwash if you are really concerned. but as long as nothing has seriously changed about your diet, there isn't really anything to be worried about.

Answer 8

Swish some hydrogen peroxide around in your mouth. Don't swallow it, as it will cause gas. You can even brush with it. The Night effects by Crest has little brushes with it, and is perfect to use with your braces! In addition please try Tom's whitening toothpaste with Xylitol, it is a natural whitener made out of the bark of birch trees. Go to this link & find out about flouride, this is why I stay away from public drinking water! I hope this helps!
http://www.worryfreeproducts.com/flouride.html

Answer 9

You might try Pearl Drops in the toothpaste section of bigger chains. It is more like a polish. You can use it alone or after your regular brush.

Answer 10

try brushing ur teeth after u eat something... everytime..

ur dentist should have given u a special toothbrush or ask ur dentist for a toothbrush for u and buy it.