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Have you ever wished for

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a brighter, whiter smile?

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Over time,

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teeth can become stained

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due to various factors

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such as the natural aging process,

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poor dental hygiene habits, illnesses,

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certain medications, smoking,

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and other forms of tobacco use.

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And certain foods

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and drinks,

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including tea, wine, coffee and soda.

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To noticeably enhance

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your smile's appearance,

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your dentist may recommend

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teeth whitening.

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Home teeth whitening

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is a simple, effective way

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to brighten your smile.

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This bleaching method uses

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custom fitted bleach trays

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and the concentrated

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hydrogen peroxide gel

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to lighten the shade of your teeth.

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During your first appointment,

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your dentist will take

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an impression of your teeth.

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This allows

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custom trays to be created

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to precisely fit your smile.

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During the second appointment,

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your dentist will provide you

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with the custom made trays and show you

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how to fill them

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with the hydrogen peroxide gel

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and place them in your mouth.

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Your dentist will also provide you

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with specific instructions

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on how often

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and for how long

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to use the whitening treatment.

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The treatment time

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depends on the degree of staining,

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the strength of your bleaching gel,

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and your desired results.

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Treatment

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times can range from just a few minutes

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to a few hours.

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Depending on your personal habits,

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the results of your teeth whitening

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can last from a few months

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to a few years.

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The degree of whitening will also vary

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based on the original condition

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and shade of your teeth,

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as well as the strength of the bleaching

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gel that is used during your treatment.

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Certain habits,

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such as smoking

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and the consumption of highly pigmented

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foods and drinks,

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can also cause your teeth

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to become darkened and stained again.

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Remember that

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teeth whitening is not permanent

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and cannot prevent future discoloration.

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Following your home

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teeth whitening treatment,

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you may experience

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increased tooth sensitivity.

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This is normal and is not permanent.

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The sensitivity usually goes away

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once you finish your treatment.

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To help reduce sensitivity,

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you may use a toothpaste

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with a high concentration of fluoride

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or a desensitizing toothpaste.

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Your dentist may also recommend

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using a fluoride gel

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to help reduce tooth sensitivity.

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You may want to try

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wearing your whitening trays

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for a shorter period of time,

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or stop treatment altogether

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if the sensitivity is severe.

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If the sensitivity does not go away,

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speak with your dentist.

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Gum irritation or discoloration

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may also occur following your home

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whitening treatment.

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This is often due

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to overloading the gel in your whitening

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trays.

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You may want to stop treatment

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for a few days

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until your gums return to normal.

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To find out how home

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teeth whitening

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can brighten and revitalize your smile,

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contact your dentist today.