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Dental hygiene tips for healthy teeth & gums
Does Invisalign whiten teeth?
Your Invisalign aligners alone can not whiten your teeth. Invisalign treatment is only meant to move your teeth to a better position and make them look less compact for a broader and better smile. However, if you want to whiten your teeth during your Invisalign treatment, you can use various products and gels with your Invisalign to make your teeth appear white and bright. But before applying or buying any whitening gel or teeth product, always consult your dentist as it can interfere with your teeth straightening process.
Why do your teeth get yellow during your Invisalign treatment?
There are different ways to keep your teeth white while wearing your Invisalign aligners, but it is important to know why your teeth get yellow or stained in the first place.Here are some of the things which make your teeth yellow or stained during your Invisalign treatment:
- Eating foods with artificial coloring or dark-colored foods often like curry, drinks, etc. can stain your teeth and make them look yellow
- Not flossing and brushing your teeth can cause the plaque build-up making your teeth yellow or stained
- Smoking often and wearing your Invisalign or washing your mouth, or flossing your teeth can make your teeth look yellow
- Avoid eating or drinking foods like tea, coffee, etc. It will not only stain your teeth but also affect how your Invisalign looks. These stain-causing foods can leave a dark pigment.
As mentioned before, your Invisalign aligners can not make your teeth white. If you want to make your teeth white, you can use various whitening products. Some products which can make your teeth look bright and white while wearing your Invisalign aligners are:
- Whitening Gel
- Charcoal toothpaste
- Brightening toothpaste
- Teeth whitening trays
Before using any of these products or facing any difficulty with your Invisalign treatment consulting your dentist is important for proper treatment./div>