🎙️ Whitening Wednesday - Season 5, Episode 3: Tooth Shades vs Tooth Abnormalities: Never Guarantee Results

Not all teeth are created equal — and your whitening results shouldn’t be either. In this episode, we dive into the difference between natural tooth shade variations and abnormalities like erosion, attrition, and bruxism that impact results.

You’ll learn why some clients just don’t hit B1 (and shouldn’t), how to spot structural red flags, and how to confidently educate without diagnosing.

We’re putting an end to the “guaranteed results” myth and giving you the clinical context you actually need to run a safe, ethical, and results-driven whitening business.

🧬 Genetics, 🥤 consumption habits, 🦷 wear and tear — it all matters.

⏱️ Timestamps:

00:00 – Why whitening isn’t one-size-fits-all 00:30 – Confused about tooth hue? You're not alone (yellow, gray, red?!) 01:58 – Sponsor shoutout: Fern Whitening Deluxe Home Kit 02:59 – Why guaranteeing results is a giant industry red flag 03:45 – Tooth anatomy 101 (beyond enamel and dentin) 04:28 – The two biggest factors: genetics vs consumption 05:28 – Real examples: hypodontia, extra teeth, developmental differences 07:08 – The truth about gray hues, translucency, and bruxism 09:45 – Why non-invasive ≠ simple 11:07 – Case study: yellowing at the gum line and what it really was 13:30 – Reminder: You’re not expected to know everything 14:37 – Pro tip: Get a hygiene textbook and learn the signs 15:25 – One darker tooth? Let’s talk jaw function and habits 16:27 – Another client case: gray teeth, stress, and clenching 18:46 – Final reminder: safe brightening > fake results 19:38 – Just say it: “I can’t guarantee results — every tooth is unique.” 20:33 – Your job: exfoliate, bleach, activate, extend — ethically.

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