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My teeth seem to be very porous, they stain very quickly (I drink lots of tea). After cleaning they are pearly white and in just 2 months they are very dark again. Is there anything I can do to keep the teeth white? I'm afraid of spending money on professional whitening if it only will last a few months like my regular cleanings.
Erika,
Drinking lots of tea is like throwing dirt at a clean window. You can try a whitening toothpaste. However, as long as lots of tea is consumed, it is likely that the teeth will be stained dark faster than the stain can be removed. Sorry that I am unable to offer a better solution.
Best wishes,
Steve
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Comprehensive Dentistry, TMJ Dysfunction Therapy, and Cosmetic Dentistry. Nineteen years of experience including hospital residency (Sinai Hospital of Baltimore), and training at the Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Education. Currently in private rehabilitative practice.
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I was the Summa Cum Laude graduate of the University of Maryland Dental School in 1981. I served as a General Practice Resident at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore in 1981-82, and have been in private dental practice since that time. My practice is now located in Owings Mills, MD, a suburb of Baltimore. My studies at The L.D. Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Education in Florida has enriched my practice and my patients. It was there that I learned the true meaning of excellence.
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