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Teeth cleaning / whitening
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I was a heavy smoker due to which my teeth have lost shine and whiteness. I need cleaning treatment and if feasible and safe whitening as well. Whats the process, treatment duration and cost involved?
Answers (3)
Scaling would remove the stains on the teeth.
Teeth turn a shade yellowish due to smoking.
Next Steps
After scaling please see the shade of your teeth and decide whether you want to schedule appointment for whitening of teeth.
Health Tips
If you continue smoking after scaling and teeth whitening, stains will be back.
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Hi as you said you are heavy smoker first go for scaling that will remove your stains and deposites on the teeth surface aswell as under neath the gums
Next Steps
since considering your age if there is no bone loss or pocket formation till you desire for teeth whitening you can proceed with the treatment
Health Tips
After treatment if you smoke again stains reform not only that there will be severe bone loss and you may loose your teeth
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