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Can I whiten my teeth myself while having my braces on?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Can teeth whitening loosen the brackets on braces? I want to whiten my teeth with my whitening kit - it is Carbamide Peroxide gel combined with the use of a blue LED-light mouthguard for 10 minutes a day. Can this damage the glue or adhesive that holds brackets to teeth? Kindly advise. Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Mayank Khandelwal

Education:

MDS Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics

Professional Bio:

Dr. Mayank Khandelwal graduated MDS in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics from Sri Siddhartha Dental College in 2021. He holds an Academic and Clinical Record of successfully diagnosing and treating patients’ dental conditions. He is a Skilled Orthodontist with two years of clinical experience, extensive training, and sufficient knowledge in treating dental irregularities and disproportionate jaw relationships.

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Hi,

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Teeth staining is a common side effect seen during orthodontic treatment, but it is reversible after the treatment. Indeed, Carbamide Peroxide is used for teeth whitening. During the orthodontic treatment, it should not harm the adhesive of the brackets but constant putting and removing the mouthguard might cause physical damage to brackets and associated items such as wires and elastics. Chemically, it would not harm the bond strength. So, I suggest using the procedure carefully without much physical stress to brackets and doing it only if necessary. If possible, avoid it till the completion of treatment, and post orthodontic refinements can take care of it. Do reach out for further information. Have a good day. Thanks and regards.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Sneha Kannan
Published At March 15, 2022
Reviewed At July 19, 2023

Education:

MDS Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics

Professional Bio:

Dr. Mayank Khandelwal graduated MDS in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics from Sri Siddhartha Dental College in 2021. He holds an Academic and Clinical Record of successfully diagnosing and treating patients’ dental conditions. He is a Skilled Orthodontist with two years of clinical experience, extensive training, and sufficient knowledge in treating dental irregularities and disproportionate jaw relationships.

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Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sneha Kannan is a skilled Dental Surgeon with expertise in providing general dental care, including scaling, fillings, and preventive treatments. She does oral surgery procedures such as extractions and minor surgical interventions. She does procedures in restorative dentistry, including crowns, bridges, and dentures. She is an expert in doing endodontic treatments such as root canal therapy. She is well-versed in doing procedures in cosmetic dentistry, including teeth whitening and smile correction. She can provide pediatric dental care for children’s oral health and preventive treatments. She promotes oral hygiene awareness and preventive dental practices.  

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Education:

MDS Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics

Professional Bio:

Dr. Mayank Khandelwal graduated MDS in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics from Sri Siddhartha Dental College in 2021. He holds an Academic and Clinical Record of successfully diagnosing and treating patients’ dental conditions. He is a Skilled Orthodontist with two years of clinical experience, extensive training, and sufficient knowledge in treating dental irregularities and disproportionate jaw relationships.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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