{"id":1180,"date":"2019-05-06T07:22:10","date_gmt":"2019-05-06T12:22:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mirandalacydds.com\/blog\/?p=1180"},"modified":"2019-05-05T21:27:46","modified_gmt":"2019-05-06T02:27:46","slug":"teeth-whitening-white-spots-left-after-braces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mirandalacydds.com\/blog\/teeth-whitening-white-spots-left-after-braces\/","title":{"rendered":"Teeth whitening isn\u2019t helping the white spots left after braces"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>I got my braces off in late February. I\u2019ve been waiting to see how the color of my teeth would turn out. They are a mix of beige and white. There are white spots in most of the places where the brackets were on my teeth. This is really embarrassing. I kept telling people that my braces would be off soon. So everyone is looking at my teeth and they are spotted! I am using free whitening strips that my sister got from her dentist but they are not helping. What should I do now? \u2013 Charleigh<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Charleigh,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The issue you&#8217;re having with white spots on your teeth after braces is common, but should you try to treat the stains yourself? Consider a few facts.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Causes\nStains on Teeth after Braces?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Stains on teeth after braces are often a result of a process\ncalled decalcification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Decalcification starts      with dental plaque. If you don\u2019t maintain diligent oral hygiene each day,      bacteria will cling to your teeth and result in a buildup of sticky dental      plaque.<\/li><li>As you eat food, the      bacteria will feed off of the sugar in food and produce more bacteria. <\/li><li>An acidic reaction from      the bacteria gradually dissolves your tooth enamel. <\/li><li>The decalcification of      your tooth enamel leaves a white spot that, if left untreated, will weaken      the enamel and create a cavity. The cavity will continue to spread until      it is treated.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reasons the Free\nTeeth Whitening Gel Isn\u2019t Working<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Decalcification is a result of bacteria and decay. It\u2019s not a <a href=\"https:\/\/mirandalacydds.com\/free-teeth-whitening-plano.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">stain that teeth whitening can remove<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mirandalacydds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/teeth-whitening-trays.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of upper and lower teeth whitening trays in a blue case; for information on teeth alignment from the office Plano dentist Dr. Miranda Lacy.\" class=\"wp-image-1040\" width=\"262\" height=\"183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mirandalacydds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/teeth-whitening-trays.jpg 555w, https:\/\/mirandalacydds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/teeth-whitening-trays-300x210.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 262px) 100vw, 262px\" \/><figcaption>Teeth whitening might not the be answer for white spots on teeth<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If there is sufficient carbamide peroxide (bleaching agent) in whitening gel, your natural teeth will be whitened, but the spots from decalcification will remain.<\/li><li>Remember that the white spots on your teeth are the beginning stages of a cavity. Teeth whitening gel can penetrate the area and create sensitivity.<\/li><li>Bleaching your teeth might make the stains even more noticeable.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s the\nSolution?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>An examination is needed<\/strong> &#8211; It\u2019s best to have your teeth\n     examined by a dentist. He or she will examine them, determine the cause of\n     the stains, and recommend treatment.<\/li><li><strong>Cavities should be treated<\/strong> &#8211; The decalcification and any\n     cavities in your teeth will need to be treated before you receive\n     treatment to brighten your teeth.<\/li><li><strong>Dental bonding can help<\/strong> &#8211; Although bleaching your teeth might be\n     not the solution for the white spots, dental bonding can help. A cosmetic\n     dentist can blend shades of dental composite to match the shade of your\n     natural teeth.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Stop trying to correct it yourself <\/strong>&#8211; We recommend that you\n     stop trying to whiten your own teeth. The results you can expect are\n     unpredictable, particularly because of the decalcification.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s best to get professional help in treating the stains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This post is sponsored by <a href=\"https:\/\/mirandalacydds.com\/meet-dr-lacy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Plano, TX female dentist Dr. Miranda Lacy<\/a>. Dr. Lacy\u2019s office is convenient to Addison, Allen, Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Frisco, Garland, Highland Park, and Little Elm.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I got my braces off in late February. I\u2019ve been waiting to see how the color of my teeth would turn out. They are a mix of beige and white. There are white spots in most of the places where the brackets were on my teeth. This is really embarrassing. I kept telling people that &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/mirandalacydds.com\/blog\/teeth-whitening-white-spots-left-after-braces\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Teeth whitening isn\u2019t helping the white spots left after braces<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[782,7,347,857],"class_list":["post-1180","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-teeth-whitening","tag-decalcification-teeth-whitening","tag-free-teeth-whitening","tag-plano-tx-free-teeth-whitening","tag-white-spots-after-braces"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Teeth whitening isn\u2019t helping the white spots left after braces | Miranda Lacy DDS<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Have you receive free teeth whitening that you want to use to remove the spots left on your teeth after braces? 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