Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Can soda stain your teeth if you have braces?

I have braces and I drink soda once in a while. Coca Cola and tinted drinks. Will this stain my teeth even if I brush right after? If so, what can I do to whiten my teeth again?
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Yes, ma'am it will, but by brushing your teeth immedietly after you are doing yourself really good. Keep it up! I wouldn't say to stop drinking soda though, because braces should not have to be an obstacle. But if your teeth are stained after when you get your braces removed, you can take these steps to fix them: 1) Gargle Hydrogen Peroxide- Ya it's gorss but it works! In fact, hydrogen peroxide is the main ingrediant in Crest Pro Health Whitening Mouthwash. But Peroxide is cheaper so stick with it. 2) Crest Whitening Strips- These will do the job quick! 1-2 weeks and you're done and the effects take a while to wear off. the downside: expensive. It's like 60-80+ for one of these bad boys. Brushing, flossing, and peroxide are your best bets here if you are not willing to spend a lot. 3) Bleach!- Now i don't mean the bleach you put in your clothes or anything, I mean go to the dentist and ask for them bleached! Depending on your dentist this could be expensive but this is the most effective way actually! The dentist will use a "belach" that whitens your teeth instantly with no sensitivity or anything. And then... you're done! TADA!
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