Is tooth whitening right for you?
Advanced dental techniques now provide
consumers with exciting, new options for enhancing their smiles.
Revolutionary methods are now available for
whitening teeth to make
smiles sparkle!Teeth whitening lightens
the color of teeth whether darkened from age, coffee, tea or tobacco.
Its brightening effects can last up to five years after the treatment
depending on your personal habits, such as smoking or drinking coffee or
tea.
Whitening has a higher than 90% success
rate.
Whitening is tough on stains but gentle on your teeth! Results
vary depending on several factors such as teeth stained from smoking;
from taking certain medications such as tetracycline during tooth
development; or from fluorosis, a condition occurring in the presence of
too much fluoride.
Whitening will
not lighten fillings or artificial materials used in dental repair as
for crowns, porcelain veneers, etc. Your dentist may discourage
treatment if you have sensitive teeth, periodontal disease, teeth with
worn enamel or if you're pregnant or breast-feeding.
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