I got my braces off yesterday and I have major tooth discoloration, I'm so selfc!


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I got my braces off yesterday and I have major tooth discoloration, I'm so selfconsious, help me!?

Before I go into my whole saga I admit it! While I had my braces on I SUCKED AT BRUSHING! am 13 years old so I'm at an age where appearences unfortunatly are EVERYTHING! I just got my braces off yesterday and my teeth are normal and beutifull where my bracets were but the edges of my teeth are blindingly white. I am getting very depressed because I can no longer smile or laugh without getting stares. I am visting family and going to jamaica monday (4 days from now) and I have tried tooth whitening with "Aquafresh white trays" and something like "rebebrandt whitening trays" and neither work! I don't care if my teeth end up all yellow (although I prefer white =)) at least then they would all be 1 single color. Please help me!!!!!! My e-mail you all probably know but here it is anyway- Icedancer321@yahoo.com


Answers:

I'm afraid there isn't anything you can do about the whiteness. I don't believe using whitening products will make a very big difference. If your teeth are white near the gum line that is decalcification and it is actually weak enamel. It needs fluoride big time. Using whitening products may make your teeth extremely sensitive. The next stage of decalcified teeth is the tooth turning brown or black. That would look much worse don't you think? Keep them really clean, maybe after a few months of fluoride hitting those areas will make them stronger, then try bleaching. I just don't think it will make the color difference that much better. I could be wrong....




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