My dentist said to use the gel as often as I see fit. My teeth are dramatically whiter for the first few days, then gradually lose their whiteness over the next few weeks. Is it safe to bleach my teeth once or twice a month or will there be negative side effects? I have minor sensitivity but nothing too terrible (yet). Thanks!
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Using whitening agents on your teeth can brighten your smile but it will not change the shading of your bonding. The only way to change the color of bonding is to replace it after completing whitening. Tooth bonding is certainly quicker and less expensive than porcelain veneers. Veneers...
Thank you for asking a great question. I am sorry you have to go through this. Consider Sensodyne tooth paste for sensitive teeth. Try Ibuprofen professional straight 600mg every 4-6 hours. Stay away from acidic foods, as well as hot and cold drinks and food. Pain should subside by the morning...
The follow up bleach in your home whitening kit is not very strong. Since you just had your teeth whitened, I would still wait a few weeks and avoid drinking coffee, tea, wine, cranberry, pomegranate, and grape juice without using a straw. The more you drink these types of drinks, the chance of...