If im not using mouth wash while i have bracess but i still brush, am i going to have stains on my teeth?
542608
Probably not if you brush REALLY well, but I'd recommend that you use a fluoride rinse while you have your braces on. With braces on, it's really difficult to floss properly and make sure your teeth are properly clean - I'd be less worried about stains and more worried about cavities personally, I know of a lot of people who had cavities when their braces came off, especially if they had those metal rings around their back teeth.
125688
Your teeth are going to be a little bit sore because of the shifting of the bones.  It will not be extremely painful, only a minor bit.  The brackets might also rub against the lips, but orthodontists give you wax so that you can make tiny balls and put it over the bracket if it's bugging you too much.\n\nI'm currently working as an orthodontic tech, so I know what I'm talking about :)
692746
Don't do invisalign.  It has many benifits in the way of it looking better and all that, but trust me, braces are easier to live with in the long run, and won't leave that absolutley putrid sour flavor in your mouth after only an hour of wearing them. Besides that, you arenot always tempted to just take braces out and leave them out every time you brush your teeth, and I have found that I have started chewing on my 'invisalign' thing at night, which means that whenever I don't wear it, I will be grinding my teeth. Not good.\nI am sorry, I know that wasn't quite your question, but I do beleive that braces are still somewhat less expensive.
288173
Be very careful with the sort of cleaning you do. Discolouration can be either from external sources, like food or drink, or from excess brushing, or brushing with some whitening toothpastes. These can be quite abrasive, and added to frequency or pressure applied by a toothbrush, can wear the white enamel from your teeth and show the yellow dentine underneath, giving the impression of discoloured teeth. It's important to discern the actual cause of your discolouration, before going out to try and remove it.
294112
Yes, it most certainly is.  Too much brushing can be abrasive to your teeth and gums.  It can wear down the enamel on your teeth and cause your gums to become sore and irritated.  Brush only 2-3 times per day for at least 2 minutes each time using a soft bristled toothbrush.  Brush in small circles or in a sweeping motion away from the gumline... brushing back and forth causes too much force and friction against the teeth and gums, once again contributing to abrasion.  Also, make sure to floss at least once a day and see your dentist every 6 months for regular cleanings and exams.
916067
The best way to get a thorough cleaning when you are going through orthodontics is to have your general dental office coordinate with your orthodontist. They do not have to take the braces off but they can remove the wire which allows better and more thorough cleaning and then go back and have them put the wire back on. It only takes minutes to remove and place the wire back on
606510
go to your dentist and ask to have a cosmetic clean. not your usual trip and dental check up thing. ask your dentist for it. and also avoid caffeine. it stains your teeth.
256278
The fact that you mention that when you brush your teeth harder it draws out blood sometimes, leads me to believe that you have gingivitis. This is an inflammation of the gums surrounding the teeth caused by a buildup of plaque or food particles.\n\nSometimes gingivitis can be reversed.  Other times it can lead to periodontitis.  This is advanced gum disease; inflammation of gum tissue, which causes bone loss resulting in tooth loss if untreated.\n\nNo amount of brushing can get rid of the plaque which has been deposited under the gumline.  Only a dentist can do this.\n\nAnd don't believe that this cannot happen to a young person.  This happens to anyone who does not take care of their teeth.\n\nI speak from experience.  \n\nGET TO THE DENTIST NOW!!!!!!!!
549204
Ask your general dentist, if you have one.  If you don't have a general dentist, then you need to find one and go for a checkup before seeing the orthodontist to make sure you don't have any cavities or gum disease and to get your teeth cleaned before having braces put on. \n\nDr. R.
175117
in addition to the above answers, mouthrinses cause dental discoloration as well
94065
anything colored is going to pigment your oral cavity, but it won't last long.  Crest Pro Health is one of the best mouth rinses to use because it does not contain alcohol.
437116
Well make sure that you floss everyday aleast once day. Brush your teeth 2 twice a day also use listerine mouth wash. Reason why you are bleedig is because you might be either brushing to hard or you might have gum disease.  Check with your dentist
344118
I work for a dentist the best thing to do is just keep your teeth brushed good. If you use any thing to make them white you will have two diffrent shades when you have the braces removed.
1109233
You bet. It's a known and commona&#92; symptom of gingivitis. You should get a dental check up asap. Gingivitis without treatment can lead to further problems. Your dentist can help you to prevent it from becoming worse by teaching you proper hygiene.\nGood luck
905131
Well ..theres some trouble there because once you get your braces off there would be yellow splotches.. If you get your braces off soon I would go to a whitening speacilst and its only 100$ to completely whiten them they will be PEARLY WHITE! or if you want something in the lower price range try Crest White Strips there awesome! Or a whitening toothpaste GOOOD LUCK IN THE FUTURE!! :) :) :)
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Whitening toothpastes will not change the shade of the teeth. At best, they may do a little better at removing some of the extrinsic stains on teeth caused by such things as smoking and drinking dark beverages.... doing these every day things is what cause your teeth to discolour. I would not recommend using them because they are abrasive and could potentially damage the tooth's enamel. \n\nThere are no strips, gels, etc that you can purchase over-the-counter that have been approved by the ADA (American Dental Association), therefore, I do not recommend the use of them. The only products approved by the ADA can only be purchased through your dentist. You should also be under the care of your dentist while you are using a tooth whitening program because the dentinal tubules are opened up during the process which can sometimes cause extreme sensitivity in the teeth. Your dentist would know when to discontinue use of the product.
505995
A lot of stuff can cause that, some are already answered above. There is also the possibility that you are a very clean kept person. OK, there are normal flora in all of our mouths. These are tiny microorganisms that call it home. But they have a purpose, these normal flora help fight against bad microorganisms that try to move in. Now a lot of these strong mouth washes and teeth whiteners are overused and result in killing the good flora. This allows the bad flora to multiply quickly and result in a white film on the lips, tongue, gums, and checks. You should be able to prevent this by using a milder mouth wash or just following the label instructions to the "t".