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Teeth: Brighter Smile

"How Can I Brighten My Smile?"

  1. Do you regularly enjoy tobacco, coffee, tea, red wine, and/or soft drinks?
  2. Do you eat a lot of dark fruit (eg. blueberries and purple grapes), light fruit (eg. melons and peaches), chocolate, and/or cheese?
  3. Are the stains on your teeth yellowish, brownish, and/or grayish/purplish?
  4. Have you considered any of the following: whitening toothpastes, over-the-counter gels or strips, professional bleaching, veneers?
  5. Do you have fillings, crowns, bridges, bonding, or dentures?
  6. Are you pregnant or breastfeeding, have sensitive or receding gums, or allergic to peroxide?
  7. Do you currently use an electric toothbrush and/or whitening toothpaste?

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