Can My Teenager Whiten Their Teeth With Braces?

A young teenager smiling with metal braces on her teeth, standing in front of dental care products; a visual guide for parents asking, 'Can my teenager whiten their teeth with braces?

No, teenagers should not whiten their teeth while wearing traditional braces. Teeth whitening treatments only work on exposed tooth surfaces, so the areas covered by brackets would remain their original color, resulting in uneven, spotted teeth when braces come off. The good news is that whitening works beautifully after braces are removed, and there are […]