Can Invisalign treatment turn your teeth yellow?

Question

Hi doctor,

I am currently on tray five of my Invisalign. Everything has been good so far. But, yesterday, the teeth in the bottom of my mouth started to turn brown. I am worried that something is wrong. I clean my teeth three times a day after every meal. I also clean the aligners. I will attach good pictures.

Please help.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have seen the pictures you have attached along with the complaint (attachment removed to protect patient identity). These are nothing but stains and calculus. A layer of a chalk-like substance formed over the teeth surfaces especially on the back side of your lower teeth is the calculus. It is prone to get stained by various food substances and sometimes turns yellow to green.

The brown-colored areas that you are concerned about at the moment are just external stains and occur due to drinking coffee or tea regularly or even because of smoking. These are not because of the Invisalign treatment but occur commonly with anyone. The treatment is as simple as getting a professional cleaning done by your dentist. To maintain clean teeth, you have to follow the oral hygiene instructions given by the dentist after then.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.