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What is the best option for whitening my discoloured, sensitive teeth?

Monday, June 6th, 2011
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Dear Doctor,

I have discolored teeth and would like to have this corrected. I have already tried the more widely available teeth whitening strips but my teeth became very sensitive soon after so I had to stop using them. I also developed a very thin, white vertical line down one of my front teeth and thought that the enamel had been damaged by the strips.

I feel from this experience that a professional laser whitening system would not suit me. I am reluctant to get veneers because I feel it is too invasive to natural teeth.

I have heard of cosmetic bonding and was wondering if this was an option to whiten teeth. Some sources say that bonding can only be used to correct smaller stains, but some suggest that it can be used to whiten the entire tooth.

Please could you tell me if cosmetic bonding is suitable for tooth whitening, Thank You.

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Dr Rob Tennet St Johns Dental Practice 18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk

Has teeth whitening given me craze lines?

Friday, June 3rd, 2011
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Dear Dentist

I had my teeth whitening in house using 27% Hydrogen Peroxide about 2 months ago. I noticed I have craze lines since. Can a high percentage cause crazing?

Also can you feel crazes in teeth because I can hold ice in my teeth and literally go straight from hot to cold nicely and eat nuts etc? But sometimes in the wind I�ll breathe then I�ll wet my teeth after and they tingle/burn. Is this a sign of cracked teeth or just sensitivity? As I feel I have damaged them now due to the whitening?

Regards

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Dear Enquirer,
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Dr Sunita Verma Sparkle Dental Boutique 311 Boston Road, Hanwell, London, W7 2AT Web: www.sparkledentalboutique.co.uk Tel: 020 8567 4344 View My Profile Dr Verma

My new crowns are too white, is there anything I can do?

Thursday, June 2nd, 2011
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Hi Dr. Verma,
I just had 14 lava (porcelain) crowns permanently cemented on upper 14 teeth and they are TOO white. They did not look this white when I signed and approved them. Is there any way you can tone them down once they are on permanently? I am a bit nervous on how to ask current dentist about this as they spent a lot of time with me trying to choose the correct color white. There are simply too many colors of white to choose from –

Thank-you, 

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Dr Sunita Verma Sparkle Dental Boutique 311 Boston Road, Hanwell, London, W7 2AT Web: www.sparkledentalboutique.co.uk Tel: 020 8567 4344 View My Profile Dr Verma

Can Hydrogen Peroxide harm my teeth?

Tuesday, May 31st, 2011
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Please can you answer the following please?

Is 27% Hydrogen Peroxide really harmful to the teeth and pulp? Can it cause craze lines or worsen them?

Would I feel 27% Hydrogen Peroxide if it spilled directly onto my gums or lip area?

(When my dentist was carrying out in chair I accidently dribbled some of my saliva on to my lips, would this harm my lips as it might have touched the peroxide then feel onto my lips?)

Also I heard that Hydrogen peroxide has the toxic hydroxyl radical and I am wondering if this can get into your blood stream via your pulp in your teeth and produce free radical damage in your mouth area and promote cancer cells.

I know I am looking in to this but I am really worried, I may look a bit of a hypochondriac but I read that Hydrogen Peroxide is a weak cancer promoter and a lot of people in my family have died due to cancer illness, I feel now I have had in surgery teeth whitening I have promoted a carcinogen cascade of free radical damage that will keep multiplying and I will get oral cancer from this.

Thank you for your time

Sorry if this sounds over the top, but please can you answer my questions, thank you

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Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

Has teeth whitening damaged my teeth?

Tuesday, May 31st, 2011
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Dear Dentist

I had my teeth whitening in surgery and my dentist used 27% Hydrogen Peroxide. Since then I run my tongue over my teeth and they feel slightly rough. I ca also see abrasive brush and scratch marks on the enamel in light on my canines. And when I run my nail over them they feel lumpy. I never studied or felt my teeth like this before but could a high level peroxide potentially burn or change the texture of your enamel? I feel as if I have damaged the structure of my teeth?

Also does tooth whitening with high level peroxide permanently make the enamel more porous and prone to cavities?

Thank you for your time

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Dr Rob Tennet St Johns Dental Practice 18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk

Does teeth whitening weaken or damage your teeth?

Monday, May 23rd, 2011
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Hello Doctor
Does teeth whitening weaken or damage your teeth in any way and would you recommend it for any age? I am 53 and am considering having four porcelain crowns at the front but I would like my teeth whitened first and then have the new crowns match them. I am concerned that I may be damaging my teeth by having them whitened. And as my teeth aren’t naturally white does the whitening fade and if so how often would I need to have the treatment?
Thank you for your time

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Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

What advice can you give me on periodontal cleaning and root canal surgery?

Monday, May 16th, 2011
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1. I was checked at dentist office recently and I have been told that I have gum disease. Do I need arestin put in pockets if my preiodental desease from1mm to 4mm,most of them 1mm-2mm? can they just do professional cleaning and tooth planning without using atibiotics? I was told that I need to pay almost $1300 for antibiotics and $700 for cleaning.
2. How soon I need to put crown over tooth w/root canal?
3. What is the best over counter whitening kit and best toothpaste?
Thank you for your time.

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Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

Is it legal to whiten teeth without qualifications?

Monday, May 16th, 2011
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Hi there,

I am very confiused about all of they hype surrounding teeth whitening!
I want to open my own mobile business offering this service however i want to stay within the law.
FUS beauty school are offering training with a product called b-zero that claims to be 100%peroxide and chlorine dioxide free products. Is it legal for me to whiten peoples teeth if this is the case!
Do you need to be a registered dentist to perform teeth whitening?
I am feeling very confused about it all!

Any advice would be much appreciated?

Kind Regards 

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Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

Can you whiten tetracycline stains?

Thursday, May 12th, 2011
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i had Tetracycline for tonsilitis as a child, I hate my teeth, all my family have white teeth but me & also still have my tonsils-which at my age are still irritating. Which are the best option for healthy teeth wishing they were pearly-whites like rest of my familys’. I am embarrassed @ most first meetings with people especially if they meet my sister then I feel they are asking themselves why doesn’t she have nice white teeth?

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Dr Rob Tennet St Johns Dental Practice 18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk

I am not happy with the colour of my veneers, is there anything I can do?

Thursday, May 12th, 2011
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Hello, I had eight porcelain veneers fiited five years ago, although I am very happy with the result of a lovely smile, I now wish that I had had the veneers made whiter than they are at present. Please could you tell me if it possible to have my present veneers cosmetically whitened without having to have new veneers? Also how long should I expect the veneers to last before the set will have to be replaced. My worry is also the longer that they are fitted, what is the possibility that my gums will change and that the veneers will , worst case sceniario fall off, arrgh!? Please could you help. Kind Reagrds, 

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Dr Rob Tennet St Johns Dental Practice 18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk