If my teeth have experienced acid erosion can they still get white?!

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No. There are thee tooth layers-
1. Enamel-- the white part
2. Dentin-- the yellow part
3. Pulp-- the red part(nerves and blood)

Erosion takes off the white part which is enamel exposing the yellow underlying dentin.

So, the only way to get the white back is if the teeth are capped.

Plus-- you need to see your dentist to sort out the erosion.
Erosion could be cause by a number of factors like
1. Acid regurgitation
2. Gastric-esophageal reflux in patients suffering from bulimia -- vomiting here could be self induced
3. Eating or drinking of highly acidic food or drinks like white wine, unripe citrus fruits etc
4. Occupational exposure to acidic gasses
5. Recurrent vomiting from chronic alcoholism
6. Frequent exposure to swimming pool chemicals
7. Others

So, the medical problem might even supercede the tooth color.

So, see your dentist ASAP.

Hope this helps.

Cheers!

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Hello, If the enamel has been damaged it's unlikely you will achieve any successful degree of whitening, especially one that would last for any length of time. If the enamel is badly damaged you run a serious chance of decay that could lead to extraction's if not taken care of ASAP. You may find that to achieve the whitening you want, while at the same time protecting the teeth, you may need to have porcelain veneers placed over the front of the teeth or possibly full crowns. In any event you need to see a dentist for an exam and evaluation before further damage takes place. Good luck and I wish you well.
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