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If I Have White Spots on Teeth and I Use Crest White Strips, Will the Spots Get Whiter Permanently?

July 24, 2012
Asked By:janicesantos54

I have two light white spots on my front teeth barely noticeable. Not sure if I've always had them. I started using Crest white strips (the 14 day pack at a half hour each day). On the 5th day, I did things differently and I brushed my teeth first with Crest vivid whitening toothpaste before using the strips. After using my 5th strip, I'm noticing that one of the white spots seems more noticeable and whiter. I'm upset that it may remain this way. What can I do?? Did it strip my enamel too?

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July 30, 2012

Answer: Crest White strips and whitening

Leonard Tau, DMD
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Answer: Crest White Strips and White Spots

Jay Neuhaus, DDS
July 25, 2012

Answer: Crest White Strips and White Spots

Jay Neuhaus, DDS
July 25, 2012

Answer: No bleaching process is permanent

Lance Timmerman, DMD, MAGD
July 25, 2012

Answer: No bleaching process is permanent

Lance Timmerman, DMD, MAGD
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