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can i smoke after teeth whitening
Hey Bill, I'll gladly join you for a game of bridge. By the way, I had my teeth whitened today. Can I smoke afterwards?
Hello! It's nice to hear from you and thanks for accepting my invitation. About smoking after teeth whitening, it's not advisable that you do. Are you aware of the reasons why?
Not really, could you elaborate?
Definitely. When you get your teeth whitened, the pores of your tooth enamel open up which allows the whitening agent to penetrate and remove stains. However, this also makes your teeth more susceptible to getting stained once again, especially by the tar in tobacco smoking. Smoking could not only reverse the effects of the whitening, but cause more staining to occur.
Ah, I see! That's informative. But what if I just can't fight the urge?
It's better to wait for at least 24 hours until your teeth's pores have closed up again. However, my best advise would be to quit smoking if you can, not just for the color of your teeth, but for your overall health. And speaking of health, how about our game of bridge? It's different kind of addiction, and healthier too!
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