A child’s deciduous (baby) teeth are generally whiter than the adult teeth that follow. With age adult teeth often become darker. Discolored teeth cause aesthetic impairment and poor self-image. Attempts to whiten teeth as a result of tooth discoloration are myriad and date back centruries. Anything and everything from chewing gum to sophisticated dental restorative treatment has been and is being utilized.
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