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18, 3 years of braces. worried that didn't brush thoroughly with braces. sensitivity and yellowing above braces. could this be enamel loss?
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Possibly: If you do not religiously remove the plaque (bacteria) that collects between the braces and gum line, your teeth can be permanently damaged. Ask both your General Dentist and your Orthodontic Specialist to evaluate.
Answered 3/23/2018
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