Teeth whitening after having a brace

[Difofe]

Hello.
I have recently had my brace taken off and I am happy with the results. My teeth look so straight. The issue though that I have found is that I have whiter patches of teeth where the brace was fixed to my teeth. Obviously my teeth must have gone a bit yellower since having it. My teeth would look so much better if they were all completely white, or at least the same colour. Is there any way that a dentist could whiten the rest of my teeth to match the colour that was underneath the braces. I do hope something can be done because they look patchy and it is quite noticeable. Can this be done? Let me know please so I can get it sorted if possible. Thank you.

[Sharon]

Hello,
Thank you for your post.
Generally, the white spots after having braces are caused by the development of plaque. Plaque happens when bacteria builds up on the teeth. Therefore, teeth whitening may not be the correct way to tackle this issue. As I have not seen the issue, however, you should discuss this with your dentist to ensure that this is what the problem is. A common way of treating the white spots on the teeth that appear after braces is called re-mineralisation. This will most likely involve a specialised cream or gel being applied to the areas over a set period of time. This will re-apply minerals back into your teeth that have been lost during the brace process. Alternatively, your dentist may suggest certain toothpastes that are made for this issue. Do speak to your dentist though for clarification and a treatment plan.