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Share your thoughts on teeth whitening

KarenParker
KarenParker

Hi,



I’m currently residing in Mississauga. I had plaque accumulation and smoking stains in my mouth. My dentist suggested getting a professional cleaning. I did that last week and it looks fine now. The plaque is gone and my teeth look clean and fresh than before. But, the teeth still look a little yellowish. I enquired about the possible alternatives and found out about teeth whitening. I don't have any knowledge regarding such cosmetic dentistry treatments. Kindly share your knowledge regarding this. How long do the results last? Is this treatment harmful to the teeth enamel? I've heard that these procedures involve the light, are these lights harmful to the teeth? Please share your views.

lorrieonline
lorrieonline
Last time I went to the dentist, the hygienist mentioned my teeth looked great and I hadn't been to a dentist in quite some time. Teeth whitening is harmful from everything I've heard. Everyone's teeth have a unique color. I smoked for years up until '98? Coffee also turns them on immediate overcast, lol. I use a fluoride free toothpaste every day (Tom's) and in between baking soda/salt and peroxide. Sometimes I just use the baking soda/salt combination. My teeth are fairly/naturally looking white.
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