{"id":204,"date":"2023-10-10T15:08:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-10T15:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bridgemilldentalcare.com\/blog\/?p=204"},"modified":"2023-11-06T15:13:13","modified_gmt":"2023-11-06T15:13:13","slug":"help-why-did-my-clear-correct-turn-yellow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bridgemilldentalcare.com\/blog\/2023\/10\/10\/help-why-did-my-clear-correct-turn-yellow\/","title":{"rendered":"Help! Why Did My Clear Correct Turn Yellow?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bridgemilldentalcare.com\/blog\/2023\/10\/10\/help-why-did-my-clear-correct-turn-yellow\/\" class=\"block-image-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bridgemilldentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/AdobeStock_306624576-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Nose to chin view of a woman with brown hair removing a cloudy aligner tray from her top teeth\" class=\"wp-image-205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bridgemilldentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/AdobeStock_306624576-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bridgemilldentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/AdobeStock_306624576-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bridgemilldentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/AdobeStock_306624576-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bridgemilldentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/AdobeStock_306624576-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bridgemilldentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/AdobeStock_306624576-2048x1363.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Clear aligners like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bridgemilldentalcare.com\/clear-correct.html\">Clear Correct<\/a> have become a popular alternative to traditional braces for straightening your teeth. You don\u2019t have to worry about the same self-consciousness you would feel with bulky metal brackets on your teeth. No one wants their dental work to be the most noticeable thing about them! Instead, these translucent plastic aligners fit snuggly over your teeth to gently shift them to their ideal placements without anyone the wiser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What do you do, then, if your aligners start to turn yellow? If you\u2019re feeling defeated by foggy or tinted trays, keep reading to learn 2 reasons it occurs and what you can do to prevent it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reason #1: Eating Foods that Stain Them<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another benefit of Clear Correct over traditional orthodontics is that they can be easily removed for meals. If you aren\u2019t taking advantage of this, then you could be contributing to their discoloration. One way they can take on a dingier hue is through eating or drinking foods that stain, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Coffee<\/li><li>Tea<\/li><li>Dark soda<\/li><li>Red wine<\/li><li>Dark berries<\/li><li>Chocolate<\/li><li>Mustard<\/li><li>Colored mouthwash<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can keep your trays sparkling by taking them out to eat or drink and then replacing them once you\u2019re done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reason #2: Developing Buildup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Because you\u2019re wearing your aligners for 22 out of 24 hours each day, bacteria have plenty of opportunities to thrive in the spaces between them and your teeth. They produce acids from foods you\u2019ve eaten which can form a layer of plaque on both your teeth as well as your Clear Correct. It hardens into a tartar on the plastic surface which can give them a yellowish tint as well as an unpleasant scent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can I Keep My Clear Correct Clean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It defeats the purpose of choosing invisible orthodontics if you can\u2019t keep them clear! Thankfully, there are a few things you can do to keep them sparkling, like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Taking them out for meals.<\/strong> This ensures that you\u2019re not exposing them to foods that will leave them discolored. Just be sure you bring your case for them if you\u2019re eating out so you can store them properly. You wouldn\u2019t want to set them in a napkin and then accidentally throw it out!<\/li><li><strong>Cleaning them properly.<\/strong> Consistently removing food particles and unwanted germs from your aligner trays will keep them from developing buildup. You should remove them twice a day to brush them gently but thoroughly with a soft-bristled toothbrush and toothpaste.<\/li><li><strong>Drinking lots of water.<\/strong> Water rinses your mouth and orthodontics instead of staining them and doesn\u2019t attract bacteria like sugary beverages. It\u2019ll keep you well-hydrated as a bonus!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, you\u2019ll only have your current set of aligner trays for a week or two before your dentist provides new ones as you move further into your treatment. Now that you know how to keep them fresh, you\u2019ll do better with the next set!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our dentists at BridgeMill Dental Care want you and the whole family to feel at home when you\u2019re here. We offer a comprehensive array of dental services for patients of all ages, including Clear Correct aligners. If you have bite alignment issues or crooked teeth you\u2019d like to address, you\u2019re welcome to request an appointment on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bridgemilldentalcare.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or by calling (803) 650-3925.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Clear aligners like Clear Correct have become a popular alternative to traditional braces for straightening your teeth. You don\u2019t have to worry about the same self-consciousness you would feel with bulky metal brackets on your teeth. No one wants their dental work to be the most noticeable thing about them! Instead, these translucent plastic aligners fit snuggly over your teeth to gently shift them to their ideal placements without anyone the wiser. 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