Prevent Bleaching-Related Tooth Sensitivity
Relief is available for patients with painful sensitivity who desire a whiter, brighter smile.
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Many of my patients ask for recommendations for at-home whitening modalities. How should I determine which is best based on individual patient characteristics?
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How Can You Maintain Color After Bleaching?
I have several patients who have undergone in-office bleaching and would like some over-the-counter options to upkeep their new white smiles. What do you suggest?
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I have a 25-year-old female patient with moderate to severe tetracycline staining, especially on the anteriors.
Does “Activated Charcoal” Effectively Whiten Teeth?
One of my patients asked me about using activated charcoal to whiten teeth. While I had not heard of this before, upon a Google search, it seems to be a popular approach to at-home bleaching. How should I advise my patients on this trend?
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I have seen prophylaxis pastes advertised that claim to whiten teeth while polishing. Are these worth a try?
Tooth Whitening in the Presence of a Porcelain Veneer
I have a patient who is interested in tooth whitening—both in office and at-home. However, she has one porcelain laminate veneer on an anterior tooth. What should I recommend?
Is It Possible to Reduce Whitening-Related Tooth Sensitivity?
I often suggest to patients who experience mild sensitivity caused by at-home whitening treatment to reduce any excess solution in the tray by using a Q-tip to apply it directly to the teeth. For very sensitive patients, I also recommend…
The Safety and Efficacy of Esthetic Tooth Whitening
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