Common mistakes: overusing pens as if they were treatments, whitening restorations by accident, skipping the desensitizing toothpaste prep, brushing immediately after acidic foods or drinks, and ignoring gum recession that exposes dentin.
The single most impactful improvement is timing — space out whitening courses, let sensitivity settle between them, and maintain results with daily paste rather than back-to-back treatments.
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