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Teeth: Brighter Smile

"How Can I Brighten My Smile?"

Do you regularly enjoy tobacco, coffee, tea, red wine, and/or soft drinks?

Yes

No
Do you eat a lot of dark fruit (eg. blueberries and purple grapes), light fruit (eg. melons and peaches), chocolate, and/or cheese?

Yes

No
Are the stains on your teeth yellowish, brownish, and/or grayish/purplish?

Yes

No
Have you considered any of the following: whitening toothpastes, over-the-counter gels or strips, professional bleaching, veneers?

Yes

No
Do you have fillings, crowns, bridges, bonding, or dentures?

Yes

No
Are you pregnant or breastfeeding, have sensitive or receding gums, or allergic to peroxide?

Yes

No
Do you currently use an electric toothbrush and/or whitening toothpaste?

Yes

No

Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD on February 01, 2008

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