can i have teeth whitening after braces

Q. Hi! I am due to have my braces removed in November of this year after 4 years of orthodontic and dental treatment. Although i am now really happy with the alignment of my teeth, my teeth don’t seem to be as white as they were before i had braces and some of my teeth look “marked”, i was told this could be from the various types of braces i had to have (retainers, head-gear, fixed braces…) i have been told that the teeth may look better once my fixed brace is finally removed but is whitening treatment a viable option to improve the appearence of the marks and if so is there an age restriction (i am 16)? Thank you for your time

A. Whitening is definately the best option for you as it is non destructive to the teeth. If there are marks on your teeth this may be due to excess bonding which hasn’t been removed fully and has stained. Ask your dentist to check for this. Have whitening done by a dentist and not a beauty therapist and have the home whitening rather than the in-surgery whitening. It is much better and the effects last longer.
Kind regards

Dr Komal Suri
Smile Design Dental
www.smiledesigndental.co.uk
Tel: 01296 624163
33 High Street
Wendover Buckinghamshire
HP22 6DU

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