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Can I use my clear retainers as my whitening tray with the UV light or would it harm my retainers?

I have clear retainers that my orthodontist gave me & I was wondering if I could use these to help me whiten my teeth with the

I have a permanent retainer. Is it alright to use teeth whitening kits with the UV lights?

I only have a permanent retainer on my top teeth. In afraid that the glue will come off.

Does frequent scaling and polishing cause teeth to wear down?

Hi, can I ask if frequent scaling and polishing (4-5 times a year) to remove tobacco stains cause your teeth to wear down? I wear my

Can an at home whitening kit with LED light harm my permanent retainer?

I recently got a at home whitening kit that came with a small LED light to help the whitening process. I have a permanent retainer and I

Which is the best tray material to use for teeth whitening?

Which is the best tray material to use for teeth whitening? Most whitening tray materials are thin and seem to fit fine. But, I have also

Is there a way to put the whitening gel in my clear retainer tray and avoid contact with my gums?

I used the old NiteWhite 16% but now use DayWhite 9.5%. I went to use it and followed the instructions of brushing and flossing my teeth

Okay to wear retainer after teeth whitening?

I recently whitened my teeth at the dentist office and they sent take home trays. My bottom retainer caused some stains on my teeth over

Can I Apply Whitestrips While Wearing Fixed Retainers?

I'm going to remove braces next week and get fixed retainers. I wonder if i can apply whitestrip while i have those retainers. Will the

Can I Get my Teeth Zoom Whitened (Or Any Professional Whitening) if I Have Permanent Retainers?

I want to do it before my senior portraits for high school (finally!). I've had braces for almost 5 years and my orthodontist gave me