Teeth whitening totally safe if you're prone to cavities

Michael J. Thomas, DDS answers: Is teeth whitening safe if I'm prone to cavities?

Every year, I get a couple more cavities (I like to call them "places to put stuff..."). I'm wondering if starting a teeth whitening regiment is OK if I have existing cavities that haven't been filled yet. Also, does teeth whitening make it more likely you will develop cavities if you're already prone to them?


Michael J. Thomas, DDS
2 months ago
By Michael J. Thomas, DDS - Los Angeles Cosmetic dentist

I will sometimes do whitening first then match all the new white fillings to the surrounding tooth structure. It looks great! As a dental cavity prevention treatment, it's not intended for that, but what I've found is that people with whiter teeth will brush and floss more often so it can improve your hygiene over time.

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