21/07/2026
The spots you see are cavities forming where the braces used to be.
Braces can transform a smile, but they also create hundreds of tiny plaque-retaining areas around brackets and wires. When plaque remains on the teeth, bacteria produce acids that gradually dissolve enamel, allowing cavities to develop beneath and around the brackets.
Once the braces are removed, the damage becomes visible—often as permanent white spots, brown stains, or cavities. The teeth may be perfectly aligned, but the enamel has already been compromised.
Orthodontic treatment moves teeth. Oral hygiene determines whether those teeth stay healthy for life.