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Have you ever wished for a

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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,

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illnesses, certain medications,

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smoking 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 quickly and 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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While there are a number of whitening

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treatment options available,

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the fastest method is typically in-office

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whitening.

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The in-office bleaching

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treatment can be completed

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in just one appointment

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with your dentist. First,

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your dentist or hygienist

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will make sure that your teeth are clean

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and are free from any plaque or tartar.

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A protective cream is

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then applied to your lips

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to keep them

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moist, and a protection

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is applied to the gums as well.

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A concentrated

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hydrogen peroxide

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bleaching gel

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is then applied to the teeth

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to lighten their color.

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Your dentist may use a special light,

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or in some cases,

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a laser,

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to accelerate the whitening process.

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The entire in-office whitening

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treatment is usually completed

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in only 1 to 2 hours,

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and you will see results

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almost immediately.

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Following your 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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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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In addition,

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gum irritation or discoloration

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may occur

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following your whitening treatment,

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but this will subside in just a few days.

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If you have any questions

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about the side effects

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of your in-office

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bleaching treatment,

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please contact your dentist today.

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Depending on your personal habits,

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the results of your teeth

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whitening can last from a few months

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to a few years.

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The degree of whitening will 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, such as smoking

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and the consumption

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of highly pigmented 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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To maintain your brilliant new smile,

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your dentist may recommend

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the use of an at home

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whitening treatment.

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This method uses custom made bleach trays

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that are filled with a lower

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strength bleaching

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gel to touch up your teeth

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from time to time

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and make certain

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that your smile stays bright.

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Contact your dentist today

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to find out how in-office teeth whitening

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can brighten and revitalize your smile.