Have you ever seen a beat-up, old car with really fancy, shiny rims that look like they cost more than the car itself? Well, that approach to one’s vehicle is not unlike the notion of getting teeth whitening treatment on cavities or decayed teeth. After all, if someone is suffering from tooth decay, the shade of the tooth in question is inconsequential relative to the damage the tooth has suffered.
Read on to learn why cavities do not coexist well with whitening gels and why it is prudent to check in with your dentist prior to any teeth whitening treatments.
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