You’re in a bit of a pickle.

You want straighter teeth, so you got Invisalign, but you’re starting to notice your trays (which used to be perfectly clear) now have a noticeable yellowish tint.

To get the smile you’ve always wanted, you need to wear them, but you don’t love the idea of instantly turning your teeth yellow. Is there something you can do to fix this, or do you need to just call your orthodontist and get replacements?

The day you got your braces off, you looked your orthodontist straight in the eye and promised you’d wear your retainer—and you meant it. But then…life happened! Months turned into years, and all the while, your retainer remained in its case. Then one morning, you suddenly notice that your straight teeth aren’t so straight anymore. Maybe it’s time to see what this retainer thing is all about! Late is certainly better than never, but could this really help if your teeth have shifted years after having braces?