{"id":58,"date":"2023-05-02T23:18:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-02T23:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.strubleortho.com\/blog\/?p=58"},"modified":"2023-07-17T23:23:41","modified_gmt":"2023-07-17T23:23:41","slug":"clear-aligners-yellow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.strubleortho.com\/blog\/2023\/05\/clear-aligners-yellow\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Are My Clear Aligners Turning Yellow?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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You aren’t completely out of luck if you weren\u2019t fortunate enough to develop perfectly straight teeth. Braces are a great option for aligning teeth, but not everyone wants the whole world to know about their orthodontic treatment. The good news is that clear aligners<\/a> are available to allow you to straighten your smile discreetly. However, your aligners can become yellow and noticeable over time if you aren’t careful. Continue reading to learn why this happens and what you can do about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Causes Discoloration in Clear Aligners?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are all sorts of foods and beverages that can stain your aligners if you aren\u2019t careful to remove them first. One of the great things about clear aligners is that you don\u2019t need to cut any of your favorite foods and beverages out of your diet. However, it is crucial that you take your aligners out before every snack, meal, or drink. Not only will the aligners because stained if you don\u2019t, but they are also not made to stand up to the pressure of chewing, so you could end up cracking or breaking them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To keep your aligners from becoming discolored, it\u2019s also important that you are diligently cleaning your smile and your aligners before putting them back in your mouth. By practicing excellent oral hygiene and keeping everything as clean as possible, you can keep your trays looking clear and invisible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Keep Your Aligners Clear<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are some ways you can keep your aligners clear and fresh throughout the duration of your orthodontic treatment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n