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As a child i did get too much fluoride, leaving me with white spots on my teeth. will whitening my teeth work? i don't drink tea, wine or coffee.
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Fluorosis: Results of conventional whitening procedures have always been unpredictable, and in particular, successfully whitening teeth with fluorosis has historically been nearly impossible. Few dentists accept the challenge of such cases, realizing that attempts are typically futile and, in some cases, may create a more unacceptable appearance than the pre-treatment condition.
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