{"id":832,"date":"2022-12-02T17:58:23","date_gmt":"2022-12-02T17:58:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pvcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/?p=832"},"modified":"2023-01-09T18:00:23","modified_gmt":"2023-01-09T18:00:23","slug":"teeth-whitening-after-braces-ponte-vedra-beach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pvcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/2022\/12\/teeth-whitening-after-braces-ponte-vedra-beach\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I Receive Teeth Whitening After Braces?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"142\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pvcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/point-to-smile4-300x142.jpg\" alt=\"a person smiling after receiving teeth whitening in Ponte Vedra Beach\" class=\"wp-image-833\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pvcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/point-to-smile4-300x142.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pvcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/point-to-smile4.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve at last reached the finish line of your orthodontic journey, you\u2019re probably looking forward to finally having your braces removed and bearing witness to your brand-new smile! However, despite the improved appearance of your pearly whites, there still might be some finishing touches needed\u2014in some cases, your teeth can appear a little uneven in color after having braces. But when can you receive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvcompletedentistry.com\/tooth-whitening.html\">teeth whitening in Ponte Vedra Beach<\/a> to address this issue? Here\u2019s what you need to know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Braces Affect Your Oral Hygiene<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Practicing excellent oral hygiene is one of the most important methods of prevention against plaque, tartar, and other things that threaten the look and health of your smile. This means that patients with braces should always rinse and brush after every meal, in addition to flossing at least twice a day. Inadequate brushing can leave food and liquid remnants on the surface of your teeth, increasing your chances of gum disease, tooth decay, and discoloration, among other problems. Even though braces make oral hygiene a little more challenging than usual, it\u2019s still imperative that you\u2019re able to keep your mouth clean!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Teeth Whitening After Braces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply put, certain foods and beverages can stain your teeth and ultimately lead to discoloration, and this can happen whether you have braces or not! Even though braces come with some dietary restrictions, things like coffee, tea, dark juices, tomato products, alcohol, and more are still allowed\u2014and they all can unfortunately contribute to staining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Professional teeth whitening can usually address this discoloration, but it\u2019s often recommended to whiten teeth <em>after <\/em>braces, instead of before. Teeth whitening before braces can result in uneven shades across the surface of teeth from where the brackets and wires sit, as well as from shifting teeth. This can lead to an uneven shade spectrum across your smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because of this, orthodontists often recommend that patients wait about six months after their braces are removed to whiten their teeth. Since wearing braces can cause teeth to feel weak for a short period of time, this gives your teeth time to adjust\u2014making any future whitening treatments more effective and comfortable. Additionally, in many cases a patient\u2019s saliva can reduce the intensity of discolorations and differences in shades after their braces have been removed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re wrapping up your orthodontic treatment and think your teeth could benefit from whitening, it\u2019s important to receive assistance from a professional, rather than relying on over-the-counter whitening products. That way, you\u2019re ensuring that your new smile looks as natural and beautiful as possible for several years to come!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Ponte Vedra Complete Dentistry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The team at Ponte Vedra Complete Dentistry is honored to serve patients and families in the Ponte Vedra Beach community under the leadership of Dr. Kristopher R. Harth and Dr. Eric L. Townsend. Their practice is thrilled to offer a comprehensive range of preventive, cosmetic, and restorative treatment options. 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