Getting your braces off should be a joyous occasion where your brand-new smile is revealed to you. However, it can turn sour if it reveals uneven staining. At Maiden Lane Dental in New York, NY, we offer teeth whitening, but we also want our patients who wear braces to be aware of how to avoid uneven staining while wearing them.
Dental Hygiene
The most important part of keeping stains away is keeping a clean mouth. Brush and floss as your dentist instructs. It helps to brush after every meal and do not skip flossing, it is just as important for keeping a while smile.
Helpful Supplies
Interdental cleaners will help you brush around your brackets underneath your wires. While a normal toothbrush often cannot fit under the wires, this tiny tree-shaped brush can. Floss with a threader attached or purchasing floss threaders will help speed up your flossing process.
Stay Away from Dark Foods and Drinks
Dark foods and drinks are able to stain teeth if they are consumed frequently. Stain-causing foods can stain teeth slowly over time and since you will most likely be wearing braces for at least a year, you will want to make sure you are minimizing contact with these types of foods. Examples are tea, cola, ketchup, and beets. Try to drink dark liquids through a straw, limit the amount of dark foods and liquids you are consuming, and rinse your mouth after consumption.
After you have your braces taken off, we can recommend any needed whitening procedures; however, it is nice to know how to avoid the staining. To schedule an appointment at Maiden Lane Dental here in our New York, NY office, call us at (212) 509-4585 or visit our website, www.maidenlanedental.com.
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