Gray teeth dont bleach as well

Jennifer Jablow, DDS answers: Why can't you have Zoom whitening after having teeth whitening at home?

Why can't you have Zoom teeth whitening if you have already done home bleaching given by the dentist? My teeth never really got that white from home bleathing-they are a little gray. My dentist said you could not do Zoom after home bleaching. Why?


Jennifer Jablow, DDS
8 months ago
By Jennifer Jablow, DDS - Manhattan Cosmetic dentist

The teeth that respond best to Whitening are ones with yellow/ orange type stains from organic matter such as coffee, wine, etc. If your teeth are grey, it is because of your enamel being thin and not from staining. Therefore, your teeth wont lighten as well.

Zoom after at home whitening is possible as long as you take a few weeks break in between and go on a high fluoride toothpaste to avoid sensitivity.

 

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