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.:Whitening FAQ's:.
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Will this whitening product make my teeth sensitive?
Will whitening affect my dental work?
Does whitening work the same for everyone?
How long will it take to see results?
What age is appropriate to start whitening?
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Will this whitening product make my teeth sensitive?
Many people experience mild sensitivity during treatment, but it is never permanent.
This is common while using all products containing peroxide based gels and it is NOT harmful.
In case of increased sensitivity reduce usage time and/or frequency until the sensitivity subsides.
We offer many products to help with sensitivity! Using a mouthwash or toothpaste that contains fluoride
with help reduce discomfort. Contact us for recommendations!
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Will whitening affect my dental work?
Tooth Whitening gel will only whiten natural teeth. It will NOT whiten, nor harm bonding, caps, crowns, bridges,
fillings or any other artificial dental work. If you do have old fillings with gaps or poor seals,
you could experience sensitivity during treatment. You may want to have the old fillings replaced in order
to match your new white teeth.
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Does whitening work the same for everyone?
Tetracycline (an antibiotic) stained teeth or grayish teeth are more difficult to bleach and have a
varied prognosis. Exposed root portions which occur with gum recession may also not whiten. Feel free
to consult Dr. Molldrem if you have any concerns. He can give you an expected whitening outcome, as well
as give opinions to brighten even the most difficult teeth.
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How long will it take to see results?
The treatment takes 10-14 days although you may see results after as little as 3 days.
Everyone’s outcome is slightly different depending on age, inner background color of teeth,
usage of tobacco, coffee, and soda. Whitening can be touched up whenever desired.
Your teeth will reach a point where they just won’t whiten anymore; once your teeth have reached
their whitest there is no need to continue with the treatment.
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What age is appropriate to start whitening?
Typically once a child has all of their permanent teeth, whitening can be started.
Parents may have a desire to start earlier due to the color of a child’s teeth. Determining the
factor for the discoloration may or may not be corrected by whitening.
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