Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
When you get your braces taken off, will the dentist whiten your teeth as well?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Wait: Wait about 6 months. The enamel immediately under the braces is now has slightly different porosity than the enamel next to the braces. A 6 month wait for remineralization is preferable. An orthodontic specialist will not do tooth whitening. You'll be referred back to your family dentist for that service.
Answered 3/24/2014
4.7k views
It's possible: Yes, it's possible to whiten you teeth aft the braces come off. If fact it is a good time to do it especially if the dentist makes removable tray retainers as they can be used to hold the whitening gel.
Answered 3/25/2014
4.3k views
That depends: Professional whitening should not be done for patients under the age of 16 as young teeth are more prone to developing sensitivity. Also gum tissue is often sore after braces are removed and should be given time to heal before any bleaching. Any cavities that developed during orthodontic treatment also needs to be addressed prior to whitening. I would wait at least 6 months.
Answered 3/25/2014
4.3k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
15-yr old, with braces, missing 1 canine. dentist says implant at 18. Ortho-D says move molars 1&2 forward & get implant where M2 is now, at 18. Ortho says better to have own teeth up front and that there's not full space for canine. IDK what to do?
6 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
A member asked:
I have a half chipped tooth. My dentist told me to use braces but i couldn't afford it. I get a lot of headaches sometimes. I've had it since i was 12?
9 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
After you get braces, will the orthodontist whiten your teeth for free?
5 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
People also searched for:
I went to the dentist for a braces consultation and was told that my two front teeth have short roots. Will this continue to get worse? What is the exact cause as I've never had any braces or trauma to the teeth themselves?
I really hate the dentist, but i need to get braces for my crooked teeth, what should I do?
I read somewhere that to get braces the dentist has to separate you teeth a little is this true and does it hurt?
Is it possible to book a dentist appointment and ask for braces? My bottom teeth are a bit crooked so want to get braces.
So my dentist said I have tooth arch discrepancy & I have a space teeth & i want to get braces, my tongue slightly comes out , will that affect me ?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
