{"id":1095,"date":"2018-10-16T13:39:01","date_gmt":"2018-10-16T18:39:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/blog\/?p=1095"},"modified":"2018-11-27T11:17:47","modified_gmt":"2018-11-27T17:17:47","slug":"teeth-whitening-using-lemons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/blog\/teeth-whitening-using-lemons\/","title":{"rendered":"Teeth Whitening Using Lemons and Baking Soda"},"content":{"rendered":"

I’ve been considering whitening my teeth. I got a quote from my dentist. It wasn’t as expensive as I thought it would be, but then my friend told me she whitens her teeth with fresh lemon juice and baking soda. She has pretty teeth so I’m thinking it may actually work. Is there anything I need to be concerned about if I try this?<\/p>\n

Lacee<\/p>\n

Dear Lacee,<\/p>\n

\"Lemons\"<\/p>\n

I’m glad you wrote before you did this. Your friend may have a beautiful smile, but she won’t for long if she continues with this. Lemons contain citric acid which will eat away at her tooth enamel, leaving her vulnerable to decay. She’ll also start to develop sensitive teeth. <\/p>\n

If you think about it, lemons and other citrus fruits are often one of the main ingredients in cleaning solutions. Hopefully, you can warn her and she can see her dentist and forestall as much damage as possible. <\/p>\n

It’s great that you want to whiten your teeth, but it’s more important to do it safely. The tooth bleaching gel that a dentist uses is perfectly safe for your teeth. There are two different options for professional teeth whitening<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Professional Teeth Whitening Options<\/h2>\n

Your first option is to get custom made trays to do at-home teeth whitening. Your dentist will provide you with the trays and the gel you need. You choose when you wear it and for how long, with a minimum of twenty minutes. <\/p>\n

Your second option is to have in-office whitening done. This is often done using the Zoom Whitening<\/a> system. You go in for your appointment and when you come out, your teeth will be as white as possible. <\/p>\n

One thing to be aware of is if you have any dental work, such as crowns, bridges, or fillings, they’ll have to be re-done if you want them to match the whitened teeth. Of course, that’s only necessary if they’re visible. If any crowns are on your front teeth, make sure your dentist gives you an all-porcelain crown. These look more natural.<\/p>\n

This blog is brought to you by New Orleans Cosmetic Dentist<\/a> Dr. Duane Delaune.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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