{"id":337,"date":"2023-04-07T01:43:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-07T01:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kentuckysedationdentist.com\/blog\/?p=337"},"modified":"2024-01-07T01:45:31","modified_gmt":"2024-01-07T01:45:31","slug":"clear-aligners-turning-yellow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kentuckysedationdentist.com\/blog\/2023\/04\/07\/clear-aligners-turning-yellow\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Are My Clear Aligners Turning Yellow?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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One of the biggest advantages of clear aligners is that they are discreet. They are almost invisible when they are on the teeth, so patients can speak and laugh confidently throughout their treatment. Unfortunately, though, clear aligners<\/a> can turn yellow in some cases, causing patients to feel self-conscious about their smile. Why does this issue occur, and what can you do about it? Read on to learn the answers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Do Aligners Become Discolored?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Foods and beverages are among the most common reasons why clear aligners can become discolored. For example, if you eat or drink anything other than plain water while your aligners are in your mouth, pigments from what you consume may stick to your aligners and cause them to take on an unsightly yellow appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even if you remove your aligners whenever you eat and drink, your food and beverage choices could still affect your aligners. Particles from your meals may cling to your teeth and transfer to the aligners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another possible cause of discoloration is saliva. Saliva may seem to be totally clear, but it actually has a slight color. If it dries on your aligners, it can cause them to become discolored. This is a common occurrence because saliva dries relatively quickly; it might even dry out on your aligners while you are eating a meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Can You Do?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are some tips to help you prevent discoloration on your clear aligners:<\/p>\n\n\n\n