I'm getting my braces off today...advice???

Question

Ok well, I just brushed and flossed my teeth. Then used a waterpick. Is that enough? (I brush my teeth again when i get there)

But when they take your braces off, before hand, do they make sure your teeth are clean?

Also, I keep worrying that my teeth will be discolored. I brushed my teeth1-2 times a day, but i didn't floss that much. But i've never had a cavity before...

So the people who have had braces off, how does it feel, and were your teeth perfect and white and not discolored when you got them off?

Thanks! Have a nice day. I'll give 10 points.

Answer 1

Wow, Lucky you. Today must be very exciting. To answer your question, it all depends on the person. Usually, if you do brush your teeth 1-2 times per day, you should see very little to no discoloration. When the orthodontist takes your braces off, it really doesn't matter if your teeth are clean or not. It would be nice if they were, but it does not make a difference- he'd ask you to brush your teeth after he takes them off to remove any excess residue left over from the cement. IF you notice a discoloration, talk to your dentist and I'm sure he will recommend a tooth whitening system you can use. Good luck, and Congrats!