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How to Get Rid of Lines on Teeth Resulting From Braces?
asked 8 months ago by Sara9889
Latest answer by Lance Timmerman, DMD
Question viewed 393 times
Tags: lines, braces, options
I had braces from the ages of 13 to 15, I am now 23. After the braces were removed I was left with these lines on my two front teeth. They are like clear lines that follow the shape my braces had, probably the result of me not brushing my teeth well. They really effect my self esteem and make my teeth look bad, is there anything I can do about them? I have heard of MI paste, but I don't have white spots they are more like clear lines. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
4 answers to How to Get Rid of Lines on Teeth Resulting From Braces?
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Residual cement from braces can be hard to see
It is likely that the orthodontist or dentist simply could not see all of the "glue" when taking brackets off. Perhaps a simple polish is all that is needed. MI paste is great for the white decalcifications, and a composite filling can be a great "last resort".
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Removal of Clear Lines
My guess would be that those lines are probably bonding from the brackets that was never removed. If this is the case it could be removed fairly easily. I would see a dentist and have them evaluate if that is what they are. If not, you may be looking at having some veneers placed. Good luck.
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"White line fever!" getting rid of white lines after braces
Whoa! Those nasty white lines! I can tell you that your orthodontist hates them almost as much as you do.
Don't despair yet. There is a really cool procedure using a combination of flouride, milk protein, calcium phosphate, and few other secret ingredients. (actually the ingredients aren't secret, just so complicated that even I don't even recognize the names, let alone know how to pronounce them.) The teeth are first etched with a 35% solution of phosphoric...
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Raymond A. Sheridan, DDS
Columbus Cosmetic Dentist
Columbus Cosmetic Dentist
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Lines or scars from braces
It sounds as if you may have some residual resin left on the surface of your teeth from where the brackets were bonded. If this is the case, it can be removed quite easily, revealing your natural tooth surface. Ask your dentist or hygienist to scrape the "clear lines" with a metal explorer--if it leaves a mark, then you have excess bonding resin which was left over from your bracket removal.
If this isn't the case, then you may need to consider restorative...
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Chad Colson, DMD
Myrtle Beach Cosmetic Dentist
Myrtle Beach Cosmetic Dentist