White spots on teeth after braces?

Question

So I recently got my braces and I heard you can get white spots after removal. Because I brush after every meal well except for school. When I floss I just floss my gums are you suppose to floss the braces? So anyone know how to prevent them?

Answer 1

The white marks you are refering to are often signs of months worth of decalsiffication. These scars are preminant but can be preventable, if the right steps are taken. Food and plaque can collect around the bracket, if left on the enamel for a long period of time this can lead to the scarring. It is a good idea to brush with a dry tooth brush prior to applying toothpaste. Also flossing should be done at p.m. if your having a hard time you can buy FLOSS THREADERS... truly amazing! Swollen gums are also caused by plaque along the gumline try to massage the area before you brush with a dry tooth brush. Try and use a Flouride rinse everynight

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Those happen to almost everyone. They aren't really preventable. True that if you brush well, you won't have much of the white scarring, but almost all people who've had braces get a little bit of it. It goes away over time, and is hardly noticeable. No, you're not supposed to floss the braces (to my knowledge; I'm not an orthodontist). Don't worry about it.

Answer 4

you at the instant are not brushing nicely sufficient or real. those white spots are aspects of decalcification. it somewhat is the beginning up of a hollow area. the only way this occurs is that if plaque is left on the tooth for too long.

Answer 5

you cant really. the white spots are going to be where the brakets are cemented on your tooth. it shouldnt be that ba though unless you smoke or drink lots of coffee.

Answer 6

LEE,
YOU SHOULD KNOW THAT THESE WHITE SPOTS ARE ZONES OF DE-CALCIFICATION. THIS IS WHERE FLUORIDE HAS BEEN KEPT AWAY FROM LACK OF BRUSHING PROPERLY.
THOSE THAT BRUSH WELL DON'T GET THESE.