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I recently whitened my teeth, but i am not satisfied. will whitening it again cause damage to my enamel?

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Dr. Maryam Chiani answered

Specializes in Dentistry

No: I am not sure what method of bleaching you opted for and how strong it was. You should definitely talk to your dentist about this.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 2/7/2017

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