Can My Teenager Whiten Their Teeth With Braces?

Medically reviewed by Dr. Yury Slepak, DDS – Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry | 15+ Years Experience | Last Updated: March 2026 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 […]