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I used 35 % carbamide peroxide gel for half hour every day for two weeks. My teeth have stopped whitening. What is wrong?

Only_me2015Sep 5, 2014
I used 35 % carbamide peroxide gel for half hour every day for two weeks. My teeth are nowhere as white as they should. I spoke with my dentist but no good advice was given. I don't drink coffee or smoke. My teeth are still yellow. What should I do ? Increase the duration and frequency of breaching?

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Dr. Rochelle Skinner, DDS
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