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Key points
- Good cleaning around brackets is the most important step for keeping teeth looking bright.
- Cutting down on strongly coloured foods and drinks, such as coffee, tea and curry, helps reduce staining.
- Some brace colours make teeth look whiter than others.
- Professional whitening is often best done after braces come off, so the whole tooth surface whitens evenly.
- Tooth whitening should only be carried out or prescribed by a dental professional.
Summary
Wanting a brighter smile during treatment is completely understandable. In this video Dr Sarah shares easy, low-cost tips to help teeth look whiter while wearing braces, from cleaning and diet to choosing flattering brace colours.
With clear aligners, whitening can sometimes be planned alongside treatment. Our AddaSmile aligner treatment includes a whitening kit, and we can advise on the safest timing for you.
Questions about this topic
Can I whiten my teeth while I have braces?
It is often better to wait until the braces are off, so the areas under the brackets whiten evenly. We can advise on timing.
Can I whiten my teeth with aligners?
In some cases whitening can be planned during or after aligner treatment. AddaSmile includes a whitening kit. Ask us about the right timing.
Are whitening products from the internet safe?
Tooth whitening should be carried out or prescribed by a dental professional. Unregulated products can harm teeth and gums.
Which brace colours make teeth look whiter?
Darker shades tend to make teeth look whiter than pale or clear colours.