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TEETH WHITENING TIPS
From Yahoo! News– First off, why do teeth stain? The color of teeth darkens with age, from food and drinks such as coffee and tea, and from cavities. In-office and take-home teeth whitening are designed to work against stain caused by age and diet. The 2 types of whiteners are surface whiteners and bleaches. Surface whiteners include whitening toothpaste or gum. These products use abrasives on the teeth to remove stain.
Bleaches are the preferred method for whitening and should be administered under a dentist’s care. Bleaching products can be offered in one dose at the dentist office or several doses at home. Many over the counter products work very well, but they are lower doses of bleach than offered in the dental office.
You should definitely talk to your dentist if you are interested in whitening because whitening may not be recommended due to tooth sensitivity, cavities, or your dentist may simply recommend a whitening product you did not know about. Remember to limit your intake of drinks that stain teeth after whitening to prolong your beautiful results.
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Kathryn Gauch, DDS
Dr. Kathryn Gauch is a dedicated dentist with a rich education and clinical practice background. Raised in Maryland, she attended Johns Hopkins University and later earned her dental degree from Columbia University College of Dental Medicine. She was actively involved in research and teaching during her studies, earning the Student Research Fellowship Honors and the Divisional Excellence Award in Operative Dentistry. She completed her General Practice Residency at the Boston Veterans Affairs Hospital/Harvard University. In Connecticut, Dr. Gauch is committed to offering personalized care to the New Haven community, ensuring each patient’s needs are met with respect and expertise.