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Hi. Why aren\u2019t whitening strips working for tetracycline stains on my teeth? I have been using teeth whitening strips for 6 months, and they have done nothing for my teeth. I have tetracycline stains on my teeth, so I expected it would take a little longer, but the strips have made no difference. Does it matter which brand I use, or must I buy whitening from a dentist? I feel like I\u2019ve wasted so much time and money without improvement. Thanks. Kyndal<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kyndal\u2013 Tetracycline stains are intrinsic to the teeth and are very difficult, and sometimes impossible, to remove. Over-the-counter whitening strips won\u2019t budge the stains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even professional teeth whitening from a dentist<\/a> will result in limited improvement\u2014if any–for tetracycline stains. However, a skilled cosmetic dentist can use porcelain veneers to hide the stains without making your teeth look pasty or opaque. Veneers are custom-crafted porcelain shells<\/a> that fit over the fronts of your teeth. Veneers restore the teeth that show when you smile, but they are unsuitable for back teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A cosmetic dentist can manipulate the porcelain to hide tetracycline stains, making the veneers look completely natural. The dentist will bond the veneers to your teeth for a solution lasting eight to ten years\u2014even longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schedule consultations with at least two cosmetic dentists to discuss your options for concealing the stains in your teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Miranda Lacy, a Plano, Texas dentist<\/a>, sponsors this post.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Hi. Why aren\u2019t whitening strips working for tetracycline stains on my teeth? I have been using teeth whitening strips for 6 months, and they have done nothing for my teeth. I have tetracycline stains on my teeth, so I expected it would take a little longer, but the strips have made no difference. 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