A 54-year-old female asked:
Can a professional cleaning from a dentist whiten teeth that have been severely stained from neurontin (gabapentin)?
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Dr. Michael Lebowitzanswered
Dentistry 35 years experience
Staining: Regular cleanings in conjunction with the new whitening toothpastes can control staining. Whitening treatments from your dentist is also very effective in removing stain and creating a whiter smile.
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Dr. Martin Hirschanswered
51 years experience
NO: A dental cleaning can remove superficial staining and debris but not intrinsic staining from medication.
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Dr. Gilberto Nunezanswered
Cosmetic Dentistry 20 years experience
Yes: A good cleaning in combination with a professional whitening system can achieved good results and get your teeth whiter.
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Dr. Jeffrey Goldsteinanswered
Cosmetic Dentistry 35 years experience
Maybe.: After researching this, i cannot find the answer to your question. However, i would think that if a dental cleaning doesn't work, then a professional home whitening system, available from your dentist, should help tremendously. Good luck!
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Dr. Diane Staceyanswered
Dentistry 47 years experience
Teeth cleaning: A professional cleaning will remove surface stain, tartar and bacterial by-products that the medication ions can adhere to easily. The teeth would need to be professionally cleaned first, before any whitening products are applied. Having your teeth whitened through your dentist either by home bleaching trays or in-office whitening will yield best results.
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Dr. Jerry Huanswered
25 years experience
Cleaning first: Get scaling (and root planning if needed) done first, then, look at whitening options. Surface stains, calculus, and plaque/food debris should be removed during your professional periodontal tx appointment.
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