Is it bad to use a whitening mouthwash with braces on?

Don't whiten: If you have braces, whitening is a bad idea, you will leave spots where the braces are, but "whitening" mouthwash is not likely going to whiten much at all. It isn't on your teeth very long.

No: If you follow the directions, there should be no adverse effects. Mouthwashes do not have a major whitening result from their use.

Not necessarily.: If you just want to use it as a general mouthwash, there should be no problems. Whitening mouthwashes don't really whiten your teeth. Any whitening product can only work on the areas not covered by the braces.

Yes: If you have traditional braces (wires, bands & brackets) on your teeth, then the whitening mouthwash will not whiten wherever you have metal or porcelain covering over your natural teeth. Use any other fda mouthwash while your in braces and when you're out of braces, use whitening mouthwash.

Useless, Not Bad: Whitening mouthwashes don't really whiten your teeth to any appreciable degree. They can whiten the plaque and tartar which has built up, but that's not much of a benefit. Having braces shouldn't have much of an effect, if any. If you want white teeth, you really need to use an actual approved bleaching method. Otc products are unpredictable. Dentist-delivered bleaching works great. Mouthwash not.