Volver al artículo

Did You Know You Can Whiten Your Teeth Even While You Have Braces?

Although it's not a well-known fact, it is possible to whiten your teeth during orthodontic treatment. 1 And wouldn't you know we even have a product to help do just that? Opalescence Go prefilled, disposable trays are an easy, affordable option designed to fit directly over your braces, allowing you to whiten during orthodontic treatment!

But will it whiten under my braces?

The answer is yes! Since whitening works as peroxide penetrates the tooth and spreads throughout, even the part of your tooth covered by the bracket will whiten. 1

What's more, whitening with a product like Opalescence Go can actually benefit your oral health! The whitening gel contains PF (potassium nitrate and fluoride). Potassium nitrate has been shown to reduce sensitivity. Fluoride has been shown to help reduce cavities and strengthen enamel. 3-7 And its gentle hydrogen peroxide concentration effectively removes bacteria and biodebris from around your teeth, gums, and brackets. In addition, recent studies have shown that the oxidation that occurs during the whitening process actually helps make the cement that keeps your brackets on your teeth even stronger. 2 Your orthodontist will love that!

If you have braces, you don't need to wait for a whiter smile. You can have a smile you can be confident about now …and long after your braces are removed.

  1. Jadad E, Montoya J, Arana G, Gordillo LAA, Palo RM, and Loguercio AD. Spectrophotometric evaluation of color alterations with a new dental bleaching product in patients wearing orthodontic appliances. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Ortho. 2011;140(1):e43-47.
  2. Haywood VB. Orthodontic caries control and bleaching. Inside Dentistry April 2010. http://cde.dentalaegis.com/courses/4294 (accessed August 2011).
  3. Basting RT, Rodrigues AL Jr, Serra MC. The effects of seven carbamide peroxide bleaching agents on enamel microhardness over time. J Am Dent Assoc. 2003;134(10):1335-42.
  4. Al-Qunaian TA. The effect of whitening agents on caries susceptibility of human enamel. Oper Dent. 2005;30(2):265-70.
  5. Amaechi BT, Clark LM, Barghi N, Summitt JB. Enamel fluoride uptake from fluoridated carbamide peroxide bleaching gel. J Dent Res. 85(Spec Iss A): 0498, 2006 (www.dentalresarch.org).
  6. Browning WD, Myers M, Downey M, Pohjola RM, Brackett WW. Report on low sensitivity whiteners. J Dent Res. 85(Spec Iss A): 1650, 2006 (www.dentalresearch.org).
  7. Clark LM, Barghi N, Summitt JB, Amaechi BT. Influence of fluoridated carbamide peroxide bleaching gel on enamel demineralization. J Dent Res. 85(Spec Iss A): 0497, 2006 (www.dentalresarch.org).