“Can braces get rusted?”
I have braces on my teeth to straighten them out, but in the mirror, my braces look a little rusted. Is this possible?
15 Answers
Brackets are made of a special material so they can't rust. Wires and brackets can collect food. That's why you are told to keep your braces clean and brush your teeth. You can floss your teeth with the help of floss threaders.
No not rust, but a stain from something you drink or eat.
No. Ask your dentist if you are worried.
Orthodontic appliances are made from stainless steel and do not rust although the food left on them can cause tarnishing if not cleaned off daily
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No
Rusting if metal braces is not common. You may be developing plaque and tartar accumulation on the brackets. Or you may have been treated with a defective set of brackets. Either way, you should visit your dentist for him/her to check out what you are seeing.
You should be on a normal routine of seeing your orthodontist often. Have them check this out.
No.
Usually not. They are made of stainless steel.
Braces do not rust. They are made of stainless steel.
It's not likely to be rust, possibly some surface stain or food. Go back to your orthodontist to have it checked.
Not that I know of. likely surface stain.
Brackets now are many times composite. However, the wire is metal but will not rust.
Braces cannot rust. You must have some deposits on the braces.
