had my braces off today and see scratches all over teeth

[ashley2369]

I have like gray or dark color looks like scratch marks all over my teeth is this normal after just getting them off? you can only see them when your close up to the mirror. any advice other than that they look great!

[Sunny]

Hi Ashley ... congratulations on having naked teeth ... I hope you're thrilled with your new bite and smile!

Has your ortho left bonding on your teeth that still needs to be removed? A visit to your dentist should hopefully have the surface of your teeth cleaned and back to there usual look.

Here's to your lifetime commitment to retainers making sure your teeth always look outstanding!

[MCOMarkhamOrthodontist]

The scratches may be due to bonding material or the need to polish the teeth. Depending on the type of bur used, and the speed of the handpiece, it may more or less likely to see very fine lines left in the teeth. Our protocol for removing resin involves a high speed handpiece with a very fine fluted bur, followed by the use of a rubber polishing bur to eliminate any surface irregularities. That being said, many people have "craze lines" or irregularities on their teeth and it is possible that you simply didn't notice them before your teeth were straight.

Speak to your orthodontist if you have any concerns .

[Denise]

I just want to say congratulations on your debanding! I bet your teeth look amazing. You are so lucky to have graduated to retainers and no longer having braces! Hopefully you can go back to your orthodontist and have your teeth repolished, or perhaps see your dentist and get their opinion on what the lines could be.

[ashley2369]

Yes I ent back to the ortho and had them polished and now there beautiful

[MsMichelle]

Hey Ashley!

Sorry to hear about your scratches, but happy that now you have had them polished they look awesome! I hope that you enjoy your new teeth and being out on parole, lol!

[lasvegasann]

Best wishes...you are so lucky!!! Can't wait until I get mine off!!!