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fleur26
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yellowing teeth

#1 Post by fleur26 »

hi i only had my braces put on last week and have been cleaning everyday and brushing three times a day. have noticed in the last couple of days my teeth seem to be looking yellow especially at the tops. im not sure why. im cleaning well and am trying my best not to miss any spots. wondering why this might be happening. also im not using a whitening toothhpaste which i did used to sometimes.
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#2 Post by ashesgap »

What toothpaste are you using?
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#3 Post by fleur26 »

arm and hammer enamel care
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#4 Post by BraceFace2o1o »

Hey fleur26, someone made a very similar thread about the same kind of thing the other day... here it is, maybe there is an answer for you there viewtopic.php?t=37310

I think certain toothpastes and mouthwashes (with a certain ingredient) can cause teeth to stain.
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#5 Post by fleur26 »

thanks might change my toothpaste and see how i go :)
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#6 Post by BraceFace2o1o »

fleur26 wrote:thanks might change my toothpaste and see how i go :)
Do you use mouthwash? I think they are one of the culprits to cause staining of teeth.

I've been searching for one that doesn't contain Cetylpyridinium chloride as apparently this can cause staining of the teeth (Dentist can remove it). I managed to fine one in my local Sainsburys and that was a Sensodyne one.
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#7 Post by fleur26 »

i use listerine. im not sure whether that contains it or not. i shall have a gander.
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#8 Post by Larah »

Have you tried using a disclosing tablet just to check that you are brushing well? I do it once a week just for peace of mind as I am petrified that my braces will be removed and stains will be left behind :?
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#9 Post by fleur26 »

am seeing my dental hygenist tomorrow so shall await what she tells me eek..... frightened! :( :( :( :(
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#10 Post by Maya »

I found that the mouthwash was the culprit for my teeth staining! Now I dilute them in water before rinsing. When I got my braces, the ortho had me rinse my mouth in diluted mouthwash too....now I know why.
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#11 Post by fleur26 »

ahh i shall give this a go, thanks for the info :)
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#12 Post by NervousNewbie »

Maya wrote:I found that the mouthwash was the culprit for my teeth staining! Now I dilute them in water before rinsing. When I got my braces, the ortho had me rinse my mouth in diluted mouthwash too....now I know why.
I have this same problem and am actually the one who made a thread very similar to this one. I can't help but wonder if my mouthwash is causing this. I use Listerine anti-cavity with fluoride (green).
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#13 Post by fleur26 »

i use listerine too. going to try diluting i think.
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