Can I Get my Teeth Zoom Whitened (Or Any Professional Whitening) if I Have Permanent Retainers?

Question

I want to do it before my senior portraits for high school (finally!). I've had braces for almost 5 years and my orthodontist gave me permanent retainers behind my teeth with the glue (not sure what it's called) and a wire after he removed my braces. I know I can't use baking soda at home to whiten my teeth because it wears away the glue, but can I still get my teeth professionally whitened? And this has nothing to do with whitening at all, but I really want to become a dentist in the future(:

Leonard Tau, DMD · Answer

Having a permanent retainer should have no effect on teeth whitening.  See your dentist and enjoy your new whitened smile.

Michael Dorociak, DDS · Answer

Yes, go for it. Whitening will not affect the retainers. A number of whitening procedures can be performed with the most common and effective being take home whitening products delivered in custom made trays to fit your mouth and your retainers. Good luck in exploring dentistry as a career. It is very rewarding and fulfilling as a profession.

Carlo Biasucci, DDS · Answer

The bonded wires will have no effect on whitening.  Actually whitening is one of the most common procedures we do following orthodontics.  Good luck to you in your future plans.

Jay Neuhaus, DDS · Answer

Absolutely! Go ahead and whiten your teeth, and good luck with your career choice of dentistry.

Peter Mann, DDS · Answer

Absolutely, you can have your teeth whitening if you have a lingual retainer. Teeth whitening only involves the front (facial) portion of the tooth. The retainer on the back of your teeth should not hinder the whitening process in any way. Good Luck!

Soheyla Marzvaan, DDS (retired) · Answer

Absolutely, you can have your teeth whitening if you have a permanent retainer. Teeth whitening gel is placed only on the front side of the tooth. The retainer on the back of your teeth should not get in the way of  the whitening process in any way.

	So go for it. Whitening will not affect the retainers. Different types of whitening procedures can be performed . Most common and effective are in office whitening followed by maintenance take home whitening products delivered in custom tray.

Mickey Bernstein, DDS (retired) · Answer

No problem at all. Zoom or In Office Power Bleaching or Tray Bleaching will work well with retainers in place. Good luck with your dental career.

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