Proper and thorough daily brushing and flossing is the best way to prevent teeth yellowing and decalcified enamel, otherwise known as “white spot lesions”. Patients should brush their teeth at least four times each day ﹣ after each meal and before going to bed.
While we make every effort to teach and monitor proper oral hygiene to our patients with braces, we feel that more protection is needed. For this reason, we go to the extra effort and expense of coating the teeth with Opal Seal. This sealant is clear and colorless and also releases fluoride, a proven strengthener for enamel.