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    Default Whitening & Braces

    Is it possible to have your teeth whitened before having a fixed orthodontic appliance fitted?

    My concern is that if there is any subsequent darkening of the shade (which I understand is normal with most systems) would be uneven due to the appliance being attached to the tooth surface?

    Ultimately I am impatient and would not rather wait for my ortho treatment to be finished (around 18 months) before I get whiter teeth!

    Any comments gratefully received.

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    Yes it certainly is possible to whiten before having the braces, but you may need to wait two weeks before having the fixed brackets placed from finishing the whitening._ this is to help the brackets bond well.

    You wil probably need another set of trays after the brackets are off to re-whiten.
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