My teeth are chipped and yellow. I gave up smoking 7 weeks ago and promised myself I would get them fixed if I gave up smoking. Can I get these teeth whitened (will it work)? Or do I need to get the chips fixed first?
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Hello and thank you for your question. Contact on the gums with whitening gel can cause some irritation and/or burns. It should resolve in a few days. If you remain concerned, I recommend following up with your Dentist or consult with a Prosthodontist. A Prosthodontist is a dental specialist who...
After teeth whitening it is best to avoid foods with significant colour (red wine/curry for example) for at least 2 weeks as the whitening will have caused the enamel prisms to slightly demineralise and so the teeth will be more vulnerable to staining. Pasta and butter should...