Whitening Toothpaste: The Nightly Trick to Whiter Teeth

Everyone wants a whiter smile. Most of us are familiar with whitening toothpaste and bleach strips, but what if you’re looking for an all-natural whitening treatment? Of course, brushing and flossing twice a day with your favorite toothpaste (or baking soda!) will help remove stains, but if you’re looking for an easy solution, whitening toothpaste may be the easiest option!

Everyone should brush their teeth twice a day, but especially folks with traditional braces who might be at risk of staining their teeth if brushing habits are lackadaisical. Any toothpaste can help whiten your smile, insofar as they all prevent stains from forming on your enamel. However, whitening toothpastes penetrate even deeper than traditional toothpaste to achieve a stronger whitening effect.

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At Stieper and Brust Orthodontics, our treatment team is proud to offer exceptional orthodontics in Ann Arbor, Chelsea, Saline, Taylor, and Dexter. We have transformed smiles across these communities and continue to provide great orthodontic options to children and adults in need of braces, Invisalign or other orthodontia. 

Whitening Your Teeth with Braces: Can it be Done?

If you’ve made the decision to get braces, you care about your smile. With the knowledge you’re doing all you can to make your teeth straight and even, you might be wondering how you can make your smile brighter at the same time. 

Is it safe to whiten your teeth with braces? 

What are the best techniques to keep your teeth white while your braces are on? 

Will braces stain your teeth? 

Most people who wear braces also want to make sure they’re doing everything possible to keep their teeth white without risking any damage to their braces. 

Many folks are able to achieve a whiter smile while wearing braces. The best approach depends on what type of braces you have. If you wear traditional metal or ceramic braces your options for whitening are fewer than if you wear Invisalign. Nonetheless, there are great options out there to help whiten every smile.

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