Is it safe to remove braces glue from your teeth after years?!
Question: I've had my braces off for about 2 or 3 years.
When the othrodontist took off my braces he took off all the glue except for about 4 teeth.
I didn't say anything because he just said to continue brushing my teeth with a harder bristle brush, and it would wear off soon. Well its been three years, and it still remains. Recently it has just been bothering me. I have a dentist appointment this Monday...but is there a possibitly that he might scratch off my enamel since its been there so long??
And...
Is there a cheap way to whiten teeth, besides, using whitening toothpaste.
Please and Thank you!!!
Answers: I've had my braces off for about 2 or 3 years.
When the othrodontist took off my braces he took off all the glue except for about 4 teeth.
I didn't say anything because he just said to continue brushing my teeth with a harder bristle brush, and it would wear off soon. Well its been three years, and it still remains. Recently it has just been bothering me. I have a dentist appointment this Monday...but is there a possibitly that he might scratch off my enamel since its been there so long??
And...
Is there a cheap way to whiten teeth, besides, using whitening toothpaste.
Please and Thank you!!!
I think you would be risking chipping/pulling off pieces of enamel if you tried to remove them yourself. However, the dentist may have a solvent or something that can remove them safely. I don't think removing them now would be more risky than removing them 2 or 3 years ago - I doubt they have become 'more stuck on' to your teeth over time. Discuss your worries with your dentist.
As for the whitening,
www.makemyteethwhiter.com/natural-teet...
and
http://living.oneindia.in/beauty/shimmer...
provide some info about natural home remedies. Brushing with baking soda and gargling with peroxide seem to be the most recommended. I've never tried these methods, however, so I can't advise you on the effectiveness/safety of them.
Hope that helps!
All the best,
Stefanie