What
is Bleaching?
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What is tooth whitening?
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Tooth
whitening is a procedure that lightens discolorations
of enamel and dentin. The SmileLite Professional Whitening
System uses a safe, effective formula that is applied
with a whitening tray, personalized by your dental professional.
The tray is worn over your teeth |
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What
causes tooth discoloration? |
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There
are a number of causes including smoking, drinking certain
beverages like coffee or wine, inadequate oral homecare,
excessive fluoridation, tooth trauma, nerve degeneration,
and the normal aging process. |
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Am
I a good candidate for whitening? |
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Only
your dental professional can tell you for sure. In general,
people with healthy teeth who have brown, orange, or
yellow stains are ideal candidates. |
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Is
whitening safe? |
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Trust
your dentist. The SmileLite Professional Whitening System
is so safe that your dentist has selected it over all
the other products available. |
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Are
there side effects? |
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Gum
irritation and tooth sensitivity are possible, but very
rare when SmileLite is used as instructed. These symptoms
usually disappear within a few days of treatment. If
problems should persist then contact your dentist. |
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How
soon will I see results? |
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Most
people see improvement within a few days. For some people
it may take 2 to 3 weeks. |
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