Im a 17year-old female & I need help.Ive been struggling w/ discoloration on my teeth since I was 8years.All my teeth are white besides the lower part of my two front adult teeth.Ive tried everything to get a white smile:over-the-counter whiteners & "blue light".I even convinced my parents to have me get braces only for it to be a distraction.My dentist said that the stains were perminant.I was also told about veneers. but i dont want vaneers[$].is it possible JUST to shave down my teeth?
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Although there is no evidence that laser whitening teeth while pregnant will affect the developing baby, it is best to postpone the whitening procedure until a woman is no longer pregnant and not breastfeeding. Healthy babies are very important, and until we know more, we recommend...
The human body is amazing at healing itself, especially the oral cavity. I'm sorry to hear about what happened, it sounds like some of the whitening gel leeched under the protective barrier. Ibuprofen or Tylenol should alleviate the discomfort. You should be feeling much...
I often am asked this question by patients interested in brightening their smile. They want to know how quickly they will get results and how long those results will last and what their maintenance will be like. I explain that tooth bleaching is exactly like working out with a...