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Zoom Tooth Whitening

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Zoom Tooth Whitening

Zoom! tooth whitening is safe, effective and fast. Zoom! teeth whitening has been shown to be the #1 system by an independent dental research company and is featured on the popular television program ‘Extreme Makeover’.

The Zoom! gel was originally developed by Discus Dental that established brands including Zoom, BriteSmile, and NiteWhite. In 2010, Discus Dental was acquired by Philips. The popular BriteSmile teeth whitening subsequently ceased production. NiteWhite and Zoom whitening gel integrated into today’s Phillips Zoom Whitespeed whitening.

The Zoom tooth whitening gel is scientifically formulated, and when activated, gently penetrates teeth to remove deeps stains and discoloration. Research and studies have indicated that tooth whitening teeth under the supervision of a dentist is safe and considered one of the safest cosmetic dental procedure available.

How does Zoom! Tooth Whitening works?
The Zoom light-activated tooth whitening gel’s active ingredient is  Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2).  As the hydrgen peroxide is broken down, oxygen enters the enamel and dentin, whitening colored substances while the structure of the tooth remains unchanged.  The Zoom light aids in activation the hydrgen peroxide in penetrating the surface of teeth.

What is the difference between zoom and zoom2 tooth whitening?

Discus Dental Inc. developed Zoom2, the “second generation” of the popular Zoom! Chairside Whitening System. Zoom2’s improvements and innovations includes:

  • Faster Chairside Whitening : 45 minute with instant-on light with no warm-up time
  • Easier : Advanced Optical Guidance System, Ergonomic Rolling Lamp
  • More Comfortable: Light & Gel Enhance Patient Comfort, ACP & KNO3 Technologies
  • Superior Clinical Performance : Eight Shades with patients being sensitivity-free

A study has shown that use of the Zoom2™ lamp increases the effectiveness of the Zoom! gel by 26% more, giving an average improvement of eight shades. The Zoom2 system also reported 73% less transient tooth sensitivity than the original Zoom! tooth whitening system.

Read clinical whitepaper on Zoom2! clinical study.

Zoom Tooth Whitening
Zoom Tooth Whitening

In recent years, after the acquirement of Discus Dental by Philips Zoom, Zoom2 whitening gel was re-packaged and re-named by Philips as Zoom Whitespeed whitening.

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In Office Whitening

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Types of Teeth Whitening Methods

In-office Whitening

In-office bleaching or dentist whitening allows significant color change to be accomplished within in a short time span of only one hour or so, making it major benefit of professional whitening.

During in-office tooth whitening, the tooth whitening dentist applies a protective gel to your gums or a rubber shield to protect the oral soft tissues.  A relatively high-concentration peroxide gel is then carefully applied to the teeth by the tooth whitening dentist. Generally, the peroxide remains on the teeth for several 15 to 20 minute intervals, a special light (such as laser light or plasma arc light) is used to enhance and activate the action of the tooth whitening agent.

For individuals with particularly stubborn staining may be advised to return for one or more additional tooth whitening sessions, or may be asked to continue with a home whitening kit.

Advantages of In-Office Whitening

  1. Professional tooth whitening is a safe form of tooth bleaching
  2. Gum and tooth sensitivity are more controllable today due to thicker peroxide gels and the use of desensitizers such as potassium nitrate and fluoride.

Disadvantages of In-Office Whitening

  1.  In-office bleaching is more expensive than take-home bleaching alternatives.
  2. In-office bleaching is not a permanent solution. After the one hour whitening treatment is completed, teeth do still resume accumulating stains. Many dentists therefore recommend the home bleaching maintenance kits with a follow-up lower-percentage bleach

Types of In-office Tooth Whitening

Whitening teeth with in-office teeth whitening is determined by the concentration of peroxide in the whitening agent and the amount of time the whitening agent is placed on the surface of teeth. For teeth to whiten, teeth need to be exposed to an appropriate teeth whitening agent for an appropriate amount of time. Below are some popular chairside tooth whitening brands and the different light sources utilized.

Click on each of the below in-office teeth whitening systems to find out more about each brand:

Tooth Whitening Systems
Type of Light Source
Zoom! Metal Halide Light
Zoom WhiteSpeed LED Light
Zoom QuickPro No Light
Pola Plasma Arc/LED Light/No light
LaserSmile A Biolase Laser
Opus 10 A Opus Laser
Beyond Gas Plasma Light
BriteSmile Gas Plasma Light / Light Emitting Diode
Rembrandt Plasma Arc Light
Sapphire Plasma Arch Plasma Arc Light
LumaCool Halogen Light
Captivate NUPRO  No Light
Opalescence No Light
Niveous No Light
LumiBrite Plasma Arc / No Light

There are also many other LED Light based teeth whitening systems including Mega Light, LITEX, LumaCool, Cyrstal teeth whitening and plasma arch teeth whitening such as Ultra-lite teeth whitening.

Many of above same in-office teeth whitening systems also carry a take-home tooth whitening kits version for patients to bring home for touch-up or follow on treatment.

In-office tooth whitening procedure

During your in-office professional teeth whitening systems using light-activate gels, the individual teeth whitening steps are very simliar varying simply with the bleaching light used to activate the teeth whitening gel.

  1. Checkup on whether in-office teeth whitening is suited for individual
  2. Scaling/cleaning/polishing (if opted)
  3. Evaluate the individual’s pre-whitening treatment tooth shade
  4. Isolate those teeth being to be teeth whitened with dam
  5. Place eye protection
  6. Apply peroxide teeth whitening gel onto the surface of teeth
  7. Activate tooth whitener with tooth whitening light (if required)
  8. Teeth whitener is left on teeth for period of time and done in cycles for certain tooth whitening treatments
  9. Dam and gel is removed and cleaned
  10. Evaluate the individual’s post-whitening treatment tooth shade

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Why Whiten Teeth

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Bangkok Tooth Whitening in Thailand

Why Whiten Your Teeth

Most of us start out with sparkling white teeth with porcelain-like enamel surface. Tooth enamel is composed of microscopic crystalline rods designed to protect the teeth from the effects of chewing, trauma and acid attack. Over years of use, enamel then becomes worn down, becoming more transparent and permitting the yellow color of dentin, that is the toothís core material, to show through.

During routine chewing, dentin remains intact while micro-cracks occur in the enamel. These cracks gradually fill up with stains and debris. As a result, the teeth eventually develop a dull, lackluster appearance.

Teeth bleaching removes the stains and debris, leaving the enamel cracks open and exposed. Some of the cracks are quickly re-mineralized by saliva, while others are filled up again with organic debris.

What Causes Tooth Staining?

Age: Over the years, teeth darken due to wear and tear and stain accumulation. In general, younger aged individuals will likely experience immediate, dramatic results from teeth-bleaching. For individuals their twenties, the teeth may begin to show a yellow cast, teeth-bleaching may require a little more effort. By around forties, yellow teeth may start turning to a brownish tone and more maintenance may be called for. By the fifties, the teeth have absorbed a host of stubborn stains which can often be difficult to remove.

Starting color: Each individaul has an inborn tooth color that ranges from yellow-brownish to greenish-grey, and intensifies over time. Yellow-brown is generally more responsive to teeth-bleaching than green-grey.

Translucency and thiness: Most teeth has some translucency in them. Teeth that are opaque and thick normally have an advantage: they appear lighter in color, show more sparkle and are responsive to tooth-bleaching. For teeth that are thinner and more transparent, there is less of the pigment required for tooth-bleaching. According to cosmetic dentists, transparency is the only condition that cannot be corrected by any form of teeth bleaching.

Eating habits: The habitual consumption of coffee, tea, wine, cola, carrots, oranges and other deeply-colored beverages and foods causes staining over the years. Acidic foods such as citrus fruits and vinegar can also contribute to teeth enamel erosion. As a result, teeth surface becomes more transparent and more yellow-colored dentin shows through.

Smoking habits: Nicotine leaves brownish deposits which slowly soak into the tooth structure and cause intrinsic discoloration.

Drugs / chemicals: Tetracycline usage during tooth formation produces dark grey or brown ribbon stains which are very difficult to remove. Excessive consumption of fluoride causes fluorosis and associated areas of white mottling. .

Grinding: Teth grinding due to gnashing, bruxing, stress or other reasons can add to micro-cracking in the teeth and can cause the biting edges to darken.

Trauma: Falls and other injuries can produce sizable cracks in the teeth, which collect large amounts of stains and debris.

Tooth Discoloration: The Two Types of Tooth Stains

There are two categories of teeth staining as it relates to the teeth: extrinsic staining and intrinsic staining.

Extrinsic stains appear on the surface of teeth due to exposure to dark-colored beverages, foods and tobacco, and routine wear and tear. Superficial extrinsic stains are minor and can be removed with brushing and prophylactic dental cleaning. Stubborn extrinsic stains can be removed with more involved efforts, like teeth bleaching. Persistent extrinsic stains can penetrate into the dentin and become ingrained if they are not dealt with early.

Intrinsic stains form on the interior of teeth. Intrinsic stains result from trauma, aging, exposure to minerals/drugs/chemicals during tooth formation and/or excessive ingestion of fluoride. In the past, it was thought that intrinsic stains were too resistant to be corrected by tooth bleaching. Today, cosmetic dentistry experts believe that even deep-set intrinsic stains can be removed with supervised take-home teeth bleaching that is maintained over a matter of months or even a year. For such cases, it would be best to check with your teeth bleaching dentist.

Tooth Whitening Reviews

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Teeth Whitening Dental Clinics in Thailand

Tooth Whitening Reviews

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Teeth Whitening Clinics

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Teeth Whitening Dental Clinics in Thailand

Teeth Whitening Dental Clinics in Thailand

Many dental clinics in Thailand have promotional prices for tooth whitening treatment advertising lowest in town or a beats all prices marketing scheme. It is good practice to on check whether the dental clinic do actually use genuine tooth whitening treatment brands and genuine tooth whitening machines as they market corresponding to their tooth whitening treatment fees.

Certain dental clinics may have clauses such as payment only in cash for taxation avoidance or have hidden costs charged during consultation, checkup or at the final treatment fees that you may like to check prior to your tooth whitening treatment.

At BIDC teeth whitening clinics in Thailand, payment may be made in both thai baht cash or credit cards with no hidden taxation or credit card surcharges. Transparent pricings for tooth whitening treatments prices and teeth whitening promotions are assured at our dental clinics

Opening Hours

 

Monday to Saturday Sundays
Bangkok International Dental Center (BIDC) Ratchadapisek 9.00 to 20.00 9.00 to 17.00
BIDC at Emquartier Dental Clinic 10.00 to 20.00 10.00 to 17.00
BIDC at Siam Paragon Dental Clinic 10.00 to 20.00 10.00 to 17.00
Bangkok International Dental Hospital (BIDH) Ploenchit 9.30 to 20.00 9.30 to 17.00
Phuket Dental Signature at Patong 10.30 to 20.00 10.30 to 17.00
Chiangmai International Dental Clinic (CIDC) 9.00 to 20.00 9.00 to 17.00

Bangkok International Dental Center (BIDC)

157, 159 Ratchadapesik Rd. Din Daeng District
Bangkok 10400 Thailand

Tel: +66 (0) 2 692-4433 (BIDC)
Fax: +66 (0) 2 248 6196
Email : contact@bangkokdentalcenter.com
Website: www.bangkokdentalcenter.com

BIDC at Emquartier Dental Clinic

EmQuartier shopping center 4th floor, Building A. EmQuartier Shopping Complex
693 Sukhumvit road, Klongton-Nue, Wattana, Bangkok, Thailand 10110

Tel :0972959872
Email : eq@bangkokdentalcenter.com
Website : dentalsignature.com

BIDC at Siam Paragon Dental Clinic

Siam Paragon Mall, 2nd Floor,
Room 238 North Colonnade (opposite Asia Books)
Rama 1 Rd.,Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330 (at BTS Siam Station)

Tel : +66 (2) 610 9630 (Bookings)
Tel : +66 (2) 610 9633 (Alternate)
Email : ds@bangkokdentalcenter.com
Website : dentalsignature.com

Phuket Dental Signature at Phuket

Phuket Dental Signature at Phuket
189 Rat-U-Thit 200 Road Patong, Kathu, Phuket 83150, Thailand
Tel : +66 76-341-700
Mobile : +66 91-889-6199
Email : phuket@bangkokdentalcenter.com

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BIDH Dental Hospital

98 Sukhumvit Soi 2, Khlong Toei,
Ploenchit area, Bangkok 10110
Entrance via both Soi Duang Phithak Rd and Sukhumvit Soi 2
Mobile : +66 95-517-1587
Email : contact@dentalhospitalthailand.com

Chiangmai International Dental Clinic

Chiangmai International Dental Clinic (CIDC)

11 Nimmanahaemin Soi 3 Nimmanahaemin Rd,
Suthep, Muang District, Chiang Mai 50200

Tel : +66 52-089-323 (Bookings)
Tel : +66 52-089-322 (Bookings)
Mobile: +66 95-517-5782
E-mail : contact@chiangmaidentist.com
Website : chiangmaidentist.com

Post Care Instructions

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Bangkok Tooth Whitening in Thailand

Teeth Whitening Post Care Instructions

After teeth whitening, post care for your newly whitened teeth include:

  1. avoiding dark-colored foods and beverages as well as smoking for at least a week after whitening. Whenever possible, sipping dark-colored beverages with a straw.
  2. practicing good oral hygiene, brushing and flossing after meals and at bedtime
  3. follow-up or maintenance whitening when color shades start to fade

Tooth Whitening sensitivity

Tooth bleaching can cause a temporary increase in tooth sensitivity to temperature, pressure and touch. Some individuals experience spontaneous shooting pains or “zingers” down the middle of their teeth.

Individuals at greatest risk for whitening sensitivity are those with gum recession, significant cracks in their teeth or leakage resulting from faulty restorations.

Whitening sensitivity normally lasts no longer than a day or two, but in some cases whitening sensitivity may persist up to a month. If so, toothpaste containing potassium nitrate for sensitive teeth may be recommended for use.

If there is whitening sensitivity in teeth post tooth whitening treatment , there are several ways in reducing whitening sensitivity in teeth:
a) avoid acidic and citrus drinks and spicy foods as well as extreme hot or cold temperature foods
b) use toothpaste for sensitive teeth
c) take pain relieve medication where necessary

Teeth Whitening Costs

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Thailand Teeth Whitening Promotions

Thailand Teeth Whitening Promotions

Tooth whitening costs varies with the different types of tooth whitening brands. To maintain our high sterilization controls and patient monitoring safety a 150 to 250 baht per visit charge for sterilization fees and/or nursing screen will therefore appears in your fees for BIDC. We welcome our patients to view our tightly controlled and highly monitored sterilization areas at BIDC on request.

Treatment Type
Unit
Price in
Thai Baht
Price in USD (approx)
No. of Visit(s)
Estimated Duration of Stay (Days)
In-office Whitening
Zoom™ Tooth Whitening
case
9,000 ( Promotion )
250
1
1
Pola Tooth Whitening
case
7,000
195
1
1
Treatment Type
Unit
Price in
Thai Baht
Price in USD (approx)
No. of Visit(s)
Estimated Duration of Stay (Days)
Take Home Tooth Whitening
opalescence
case
5,000
139
1
1
Treatment Type
Unit
Price in
Thai Baht
Price in USD (approx)
No. of Visit(s)
Estimated Duration of Stay (Days)
Veneers Tooth Whitening
Porcelain Veneer : IPS Esthetics
veneer
13,000
361
2-3
3-7
Porcelain Veneer : IPS eMax ( 1-4 teeth)
veneer
16,000 ( Promotion )
444
2-3
3-7
Porcelain Veneer : IPS eMax ( >5 teeth)
veneer
15,000 ( Promotion )
417
2-3
3-7
Porcelain Veneer : Premium High Transluency + Digital Smile Design veneer 17,000 ( Promotion ) 472 2-3 3-7
Super-thin Veneers veneer 18,000 ( Promotion ) 500 2-3 3-7
Composite Veneers
veneer
5,000-6,000
139-167
3-4
14
Treatment Type Unit Price in Thai Baht
Teeth Whitening Fees
Zoom!™ Tooth Whitening
Case
9,500
(from 15,000)
Home Tooth Bleaching
Case
5,500

Package rates are applicable now till 31 May 2026.

Payment Channels

Payment Channels

The above prices are subject to changes without prior notice. All treatment fees are charged in THB (thai baht). For treatment fees in your currency, treatment fees will be based on daily exchange rate.

The above dental treatment fees are valid for standard cases in general. For complex cases with high level of difficulty, the dental treatment fees may be subject to price variations upon an initial examination with our dental specialist. Treatment fees with ranges vary by complexity of case and amount/price of gold used in prosthetic dental works. Read our Terms of Warranty.

Teeth Whitening FAQs

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Bangkok Tooth Whitening in Thailand

FAQs on Teeth Whitenings

How do you know if you are suited for tooth whitening?
There may be certain contra-indications for tooth-whitening. You may want to start by speaking with your tooth-whitening dentist. He or she can tell you whether tooth-whitening procedures would be effective or recommended for you.

Tooth whiteners may not correct all types of tooth discoloration. In general, yellowish hued teeth will probably teeth bleach well, while brownish hued teeth may teeth bleach less well, and grayis hued teeth may not teeth bleach well at all.

Below are some factors of considerations prior to determining tooth-whitening treatment, dentist tooth-whitening or home tooth bleaching is to be done:

  1. No amount of teeth whitening will yield “unnaturally” white teeth.
  2. Teeth whitening only works on natural teeth and not on prosthetics such as crowns, bridges, veneers, fillings, inlays/onlays and bonding. Thus to avoid technicolor effect, tooth-colored restorations will likely need replacement after teeth-whitening
  3. Recessed gums often reveal their yellowish root surfaces at the gum line that is proven difficult to teeth whiten.
  4. Pregnant or nursing women are advised to avoid teeth whitening for precautionary reasons. There are however no known or researched impacts/effects of tooth whitening on fetus or baby
  5. Teeth with certain stains from trauma and tetracycline staining do not respond well to teeth whitening
  6.  Tooth and gum hypersensitivity. To avoid a hypersensitive reaction, your dentist is likely to recommend take-home tooth bleaching trays with a low concentration of carbamide peroxide that is normally not as potent as hydrogen peroxide.
  7. Deep and intractable staining. Some stains are resistant to high-concentration in-office bleaching.. In such cases, dentists may recommend a supervised regimen of intensive take-home tooth bleaching or alternatives to peroxide bleaching such as bonding, crowns or porcelain veneers.
  8. Teeth that have become transparent with age, particularly true of the front teeth, which are thin to begin with may not be suited for tooth whitening.
  9. If you are taking photoreactive medication, undergoing photochemotherapy, patients with melanoma, or are light sensitive, please do kindly consult your physician prior to the procedure as well as highlighting this to your tooth whitening dentist on any contra-indications for having in-office tooth whitening treatment done.

Is tooth whitening safe?
Extensive research and clinical studies indicate that dentist tooth whitening teeth under the supervision of a tooth whitening dentist is safe. In fact, many dentists consider whitening one of the safest cosmetic dental procedure available.

Tooth whitening is however not recommended for children under 13 years of age and pregnant or lactating women. There are also certain factors of considerations a tooth whitening dentist will look at prior to determining if in-office tooth whitening is suited for each individual case.

Tooth whitening is a well established procedure in cosmetic dentistry. Hydrogen Peroxide H2O2, the active tooth whitening agent used in tooth whitening treatmnets has been safely used for many years in the treatment of gums and other oral soft tissue.

Are there any teeth whitening risks?
Teeth-whitening treatments are considered to be safe when procedures are followed as directed. However, there are certain risks associated with bleaching that you should be aware of:

Sensitivity: Tooth bleaching can cause a temporary increase in sensitivity to temperature, pressure and touch. This may occur for in-office dentist whitening, where higher-concentration of whitening agent is used. Some individuals experience spontaneous shooting pains (“zingers”) down the middle of their front teeth.

Individuals at greatest risk for whitening sensitivity are those with gum recession, significant cracks in their teeth or leakage resulting from faulty restorations.

Whitening sensitivity lasts no longer than a day or two, but in some cases may persist up to a month. Some tooth whitening dentists recommends using toothpaste containing potassium nitrate for sensitive teeth.

Gum irritation: There is a possibility for those indidviduals using use peroxide whiteners to experience some degree of gum irritation resulting from the bleach concentration or from contact with the whitening trays. Such irritation typically lasts up to several days, dissipating after teeth bleaching has stopped or the peroxide concentration lowered.

Technicolor teeth: Restorations such as bonding, dental crowns or porcelain veneers are not affected by teeth whitening and therefore maintain their default color while the surrounding teeth are whitened. If there are a large number of prosthetics done, individuals may like to consider having the prosthetics replaced as well post tooth whitening.

How white can tooth whitening treatment go?
Teeth whitening results are subjective, varying considerably from person to person depending on the structure of the teeth. Many are immediately delighted with their outcome, while others may be disappointed. Before you embark on any tooth whitening treatment, ask your dentist for a realistic idea of the results you are likely to achieve and how long it should take to achieve them. Expectations play a major role in teeth whitening. The teeth whitening process is effective on most discolored teeth. Darker stains, such as those caused by antibiotics and grayer tones teeth, are more difficult to whiten.

How long does the tooth whitening results lasts?
Teeth will be lighter than they were before. How long the tooth whitening results last will be dependent on personal habits and oral hygiene. To keep your teeth looking their best, it is recommended that flossing, brushing twice daily and following the given post whitening care instructions.

What is the difference between tooth bleaching and tooth whitening?
According to the FDA, the term “bleaching” is permitted to be used only when the teeth can be whitened beyond their natural color. This applies to products that contain bleach or hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide.

The term “whitening,” on the other hand, refers to restoring a tooth’s surface color by removing dirt and debris. So any product that cleans (such as toothpastes) are considered a teeth whitener. Of course, the term tooth whitening sounds better than tooth bleaching, and is thus more frequently used.

What is the difference between hydrogen peroxide and carbamide peroxide?
The bleach preference for in-office dentist whitening is the fast-acting and powerful hydrogen peroxide. When used in professional teeth whitening, hydrogen peroxide concentrations range from approximately nine percent to 40 percent.

The bleach of preference for at-home teeth whitening is slower acting carbamide peroxide, which breaks down into hydrogen peroxide. Carbamide peroxide has about a third of the strength of hydrogen peroxide. This means that a 15 percent solution of carbamide peroxide is the rough equivalent of a five percent solution of hydrogen peroxide.

Teeth Whitening Types

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Types of Teeth Whitening Methods

Types of Teeth Whitening Methods

Many people are satisfied with the sparkle they get from brushing daily with a standard fluoride-containing toothpaste. If you decide you would like to go beyond this to make your smile look brighter, there are several ways in improving the whiteness of your smile:

In-office bleaching

At-home bleaching

Whitening toothpastes

Tooth Whitening Methods Comparison

Dentist Tooth Whitening

45 minutes to 1 hour

  • immediate results
  • safe &comfortable
  • performed by dental professional

Home Bleaching Kits

7 to 14 days

  • self-applied
  • use of trays
  • no immediate results

Whitening Toothpastes

1 month plus

  • results fade if stop using toothpastes
  • used for superficial stains only

 

In order to whiten teeth, either a low concentration whitening agent for a long period of time (such as with home bleaching kits) is done, or a higher concentration whitening agent for a short period of time (such as with professional teeth whitening treatments) may be done.

Tooth whitening treatment only works on natural teeth. For individuals where tooth whitening is not suited, cosmetic porcelain veneers are alternative treatment option that provides a guaranteed shade of whiteness in whitening teeth.

 

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