A 31-year-old member asked:
i've got a yellow thing on my teeth from not brushing, could that stop me from getting braces?
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Dr. Daniel Rubenstein answered
51 years experience Dentistry
Braces: Before you get braces, your teeth need to be cleaned, and your teeth and gums need to be healthy.
Any problem not repaired before you get braces will become worse. If it then needs to be corrected, the braces may have to be removed.
Answered on Dec 9, 2013
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A 15-year-old male asked:
Dr. Gary Sandler answered
54 years experience Dentistry
Professional prophy: Speak to your general dentist who can clean it off for you and give you advice on how to prevent it from coming back.
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A 13-year-old female asked:
Dr. John DeWolf answered
40 years experience Dentistry
Maybe: Brushing can affect extrinsic dental staining if you have deposits of yellow material on the surface of your teeth. True internal yellowing will requi ... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joel Doyon answered
36 years experience Cosmetic Dentistry
Ask orthodontist: The puffy gums are most likely a result of not effectively brushing your teeth and gums with the braces. Speak to your orthodontist about what you ne ... Read More
A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Gary Sandler answered
54 years experience Dentistry
Ortho and whitening?: Keep your teeth as clean as possible with proper tooth brushing and flossing. Yes, it's more challenging with braces but can be done well. Ask your ow ... Read More
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