any staining after bracket removal?

[lochnessimposter]

I found out today that I'm getting my braces off off on Jan 8th!! It's been 2 years, I'm super pumped! But I'm a little worried about what my teeth will look like after the brackets come off. I drink about a cup of coffee 5 days a week & I'm worried I'll have bracket outlines from staining.

Anyone know if this usually happens? I brush my teeth 2 - 3 times a day, and I have a power toothbrush, but I'm still a little worried. I don't drink through a straw or brush my teeth directly afterwards (i know i probably should have)

[Anna5]

I am sorry that I cannot answer your question, but I am very happy that you are getting debraced soon! I am looking forward to seeing your pictures!

[sirwired]

It happens all the time. If you are getting an Essix retainer, they can often be used as whitening trays, or the ortho can fabricate a tray for little cost, since they already have models.

[zdenka]

My teeth were really white. (See my "And they are off" message, the after pic is taken on the way home from ortho) Ppl commented on how white they were. No stains at all. Congrats, you must be excited

[an9el3md]

zdenka wrote:
> My teeth were really white. (See my "And they are off" message, the after pic is
> taken on the way home from ortho) Ppl commented on how white they were. No stains
> at all. Congrats, you must be excited :)

Did you do anything special to get them white (special toothpaste) or is that your natural coloring?

[zdenka]

I used whitening toothpaste while I had braces. Mind you, my teeth always looked kind of yellow then. But once the braces came off I was quite surprised.