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Does orthodontic treatment cause cavities in my teeth/ does it lead to discolouration of my teeth?

April 26, 2017cause Cavities discolouration lead orthodontic teeth treatment

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Does orthodontic treatment cause cavities in my teeth/ does it lead to discolouration of my teeth?

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The questions are related. It is important for the patient to keep his/her teeth spotlessly clean during treatment. Failure to do so can lead to food particles and plaque collecting next to the appliances. Bacteria which thrive in such media cause caries and discolouration, not the appliance/treatment itself.