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Susan Goode Estep, DMD 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?


Susan Goode Estep, DMD
3 months ago
By Susan Goode Estep, DMD - Atlanta Cosmetic dentist

It's best practice to restore decayed teeth before you whiten your teeth. If you have very small cavities (decalcified areas) that you are treating with fluoride or another recalcifying agent, it should be safe to whiten at the same time. Whitening will not make you any more or less prone to tooth-decay.

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