Do clear braces discolour?

Clear brackets are stain-resistant, but clear elastic bands can become discoloured without the proper care. If you are considering orthodontic treatment but would like a barely noticeable option, you might consider clear ceramic braces.

Do clear bracket braces turn yellow?

It’s not the actual bracket that turns yellow. The ceramic brackets of your braces will never stain as they are resistant to discolouration. The clear elastic bands we use to attach the archwire to your brackets, however, can stain – and this can make your braces much more visible.

What foods will stain clear braces?

You should also avoid food like popcorn or sticky sweets that might get trapped in your braces. Wine, tea, coffee and drinks such as Slush Puppies with strong colourants all have the potential to stain your clear braces too, so try to keep these sorts of drinks to a minimum and stick with water when you can.

Do white bands on braces stain?

Avoid bands of yellow or orange that don’t contrast and can make your teeth look yellow. While white may seem like a good idea, your teeth may look dull, and over time, white bands may stain, so you better choose a different color. Go to clear elastics if you want a color that is less noticeable.

How do you make clear braces not yellow?

Improved oral hygiene. Keeping clean the elastic bands that come with clear braces will require patients to step up their dental hygiene. Ideally, they should brush their teeth or at least rinse their mouth after consuming anything besides water.

Will chocolate stain clear braces?

Pay Attention to Drinks A slushy that can turn a tongue blue can also stain clear braces. The same goes for drinks like coffee, soda, wine, and even hot chocolate. Hot drinks are especially dangerous because they can warp plastic braces like Invisalign.

Is clear braces better than metal?

Orthodontic patients generally find ceramic braces more comfortable to wear than metal ones. The high-quality materials aren’t abrasive, so they won’t irritate your gums or the sides of your mouth (a common complaint for metal brace wearers).