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How Do I Keep my Dental Veneers White?

Sep 13, 2007

just spent a bunch on my porcelain veneers, but I still drink coffee and smoke.  how can i keep them looking bright white?

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Dr. Scott Young, DDS
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Dr. Thomas Dey, BDS, MSc
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Dr. James Asaf, DDS
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Dr. Anjali Rajpal, DMD
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Dr. Amanda Canto, DDS
Dr. Amanda Canto, DDS
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Dr. Norman Huefner, DDS
Dr. Norman Huefner, DDS
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Dr. Sylvan Fain, DDS
Dr. Sylvan Fain, DDS
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Dr. Marielaina Perrone, DDS
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Dr. Michael Firouzian, DDS
Dr. Michael Firouzian, DDS
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