The tiny holes or pores in your enamel, known as "porosity," can influence how well teeth whitening treatments work for your smile. At the dental office of Adam Dai, DMD, we know how to make teeth whitening effective by considering all the characteristics that make your smile unique.
What Is Enamel Porosity?
Enamel is the hard outer layer of your teeth and is naturally porous, somewhat like a sponge. These tiny pores can absorb stains from food, drinks, and tobacco, causing your teeth to discolor. These same pores also allow whitening agents to penetrate and remove these stains.
How Enamel Porosity Affects Teeth Whitening
- Absorption — The more porous your enamel, the better it can absorb whitening agents, leading to better whitening results.
- Effectiveness — Enamel porosity differs from person to person. Teeth with more porosity may whiten faster, while those with less porosity might need more time or treatments to see results.
- Enamel Health — While porosity can help with teeth whitening, too much porosity can weaken enamel, making teeth more sensitive or prone to damage.
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