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What age is right for bleaching teeth?
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14 plus : Anytime after 14 years of age... Preferrably under the care of your dentist.
Answered 8/5/2012
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Age for whitening: I can only speak for myself, but we usually start at 14 years old with parental consent. It also depends on the persons oral hygiene, and if the person is cavity free and healthy. However, for many young people it is unnecessary until later in life.
Answered 3/28/2014
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