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Can bleaching or whitening remove brown stains on teeth?

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
Q. Hello Dr. Caplain. My Six upper front teeth have brown stains on the upper part of the teeth from loss of enamel. Is it possible for teeth whitening/bleech to get rid of it. Or how much would the cost be to get those 6 teeth crowned.,
A. bleaching will not remove this if you have lost the enamel.  In this instance I would recommend veneers to reduce the amount of tooth removed- we charge on average £875 per veneer
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Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
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Will whitening cover colour of filling?

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
Q. If I have fillings on the front part of my tooth, will it be covered when they get whitened?,
A. No – you will need them replaced as they will not whiten with your natural teeth
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Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
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How can crowns be made whiter?

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
Q. I have 4 crowns and a bridge at the front of my mouth. I have had these for approx 6 years but feel that over the years they have discoloured and I do not like the shape of some of the teeth. I would like my crowns to be whiter and more natural looking. What treatment could I have to improve the look of my teeth? I have considered teeth whitening but have been informed that crowns can only be restored to their original colour with this method and this may result in the other teeth being whiter.,
A. When my patients become unhappy with the appearance of their existing crown and bridge restorations, I would usually recommend that the only way to permanently improve the appearance of the smile would be to replace these restorations. This would allow you to whiten your teeth (this would result in a short period where the natural teeth and the restorations are a different shade) and then have the new bridges and crowns prepared to match the whitened shade of your natural teeth. I would always recommend prior to any treatment that we create a wax up of how the finished result would look. This would allow you to consult  with the dentist over any changes to the shape and size of the teeth. I hope that this will be of assistance to you, but would encourage you to contact me via our website www.kissdental.co.uk should you require any further information or a free intial consultation. Kindest Regards. Dr Kailesh Solanki.
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Kissdental – UK Practice of the Year 2007
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Are there any dental plans to cover cosmetic treatment like braces?

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
Q. Hello Dr Patel. I was wondering if there is any dental plan that would cover (at least partially) cosmetic dentistry such as braces and whitening. King Regards,
A. Not to my knowledge I am afraid.
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Is zoom teeth whitening an effective choice?

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010
Q. Hi i was going to pay £500 too get my teeth “whitened” It says on the website http://www.cosmeticdentistrybelfast.co.uk/teeth-whitening-belfast-northern-ireland.html That it is a gel by Zoom. i was just wondering if this was really effective and will it make my teeth really white like the hollywood smile :) reply asap please,
A. It really depends on the colour and condition of your teeth. Some people’s teeth get white very quickly others take longer.
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Can I have composite veneers replace to improve teeth colour?

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010
Q. Hello, Im an 18 year female and I suffer from a genetic condition with my teeth which meant my enamel didnt develop properly, as a child this meant I had quite heaily stained teeth which I found really hard to deal with. At the age of 14, I was sent to London by my dentist to a childrens dentist to have composite veneers fitted. In a way this helped and I gained some confidence back in my smile but 4 years later Im still really unhappy. I dont want a hollywood glistening smile but I do want white teeth and that hasnt been achieved with these composite veneers. Is it possible to have these veneers removed and replaced with whiter ones? or would I need to pay to have porcelain veneers done privately? Im just worried that it will cost so much, and Im so worried my composite veneers will fall off. Ive never told people about the genetic condition Ive had, but Im constantly worried people are looking at my teeth. I just want a white smile, so what sort of route will I need to take to achieve this? Thankyou for any help or advice you can give me.,
A. It is very difficult for me to answer your question without seeing you in person. I will be more than happy to see you regarding this.Justin Glaister
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What is the deal with the free teeth whitening at dentist?

Monday, February 15th, 2010
Q. I see a lot of dentists that adverstise free teeth whitening with any service. 2 questions: 1. I thoguht these procedures were hundreds of dollars. How can they afford to offer them for free 2. If I would like to have my teeth whitened, but do not want to have to do any follow up, what is the best procedure to have done. Thanks,
A. Many practices offer free whitening with certain treatment options. Of course certain procedures only offer the most basic whitening options. I personally recommend enlighten as the best whitening option to my patients.
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What treatment should I have to reaplce old dental crowns?

Friday, February 12th, 2010
Q. I have had four crowns on my front teeth for approximately seven years, which are now very yellow, particularly noticeable in photos. What treatment would you advice,
A. Thanks for your question, if you are unhappy with the colour of your crowns, I would recommend that you discuss the possibility of replacing the crowns. If you are also unhappy with the shade of your natural teeth, you may wish to consider a whitening treatment as well. If you decide to have teeth whitening, I would advise that you have this done prior to replacing the crowns, as this will then allow the dentist to have the crowns made to match the shade of your whitened teeth. Kind Regards. Dr Kailesh Solanki
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Kissdental – UK Practice of the Year 2007
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Am I correct to say that Enlighten did not whiten all teeth?

Friday, February 12th, 2010
Q. I have used the Enlighten whitening system for two weeks at home and have had the hour in surgery boosts but have found that half of each tooth has whitened at the other half (nearest the gum) has not. My dentist told me there was no difference but I insisted that there was and have been given another syringe and been told to continue treatment for another two weeks. Is it safe to continue? Would you have expected better results? What do I say if it doesn’t work again? Many thanks,
A. Everyone’s teeth are different so you cannot compare any two peoples teeth to each other Especially when it comes to whitening. I am lucky, I need only two days of home bleaching to get my teeth looking bright. Many people also have an unrealistic expectation of how bright their teeth may become. If you are looking for fridge white/ hollywood smile then I have bad news.. no-ones teeth can whiten to those colours without veneers or crowns. It is safe to continue whitening however.Justin Glaister
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Is toothe whitening causing pain?

Thursday, February 11th, 2010
Q. Hi, I was booked in for three front teeth out and a bridge put in place. I also asked if my teeth could be whitened and my dentist said yes and quoted me a price for the bridge and tooth whitening to both top and bottom teeth. However the day before my appointment a friend said I should check before my whitening because his dentist had said his own gums were not in good shape for him to whiten. I had gum surgery and all trimmed back about 25 years ago which showed tooth root. This has gradually got worse and my top teeth and gums have been sensitive for years with bleeding and swelling. Nothing I do changes his. The gums look and feel loose in places on the top. When I got to my appointment I mentioned this and asked would the bleaching process not be advisable with these gum pockets and the risk and he agreed with me it would. I am horified that he would have gone through this process if I had not have voiced my concern because he had priced me for bridge and whitening. Consequently I have not gone through with either the bridging or bleaching and am not at all keen to go back to him. I feel he could have caused my immense paid. What do you think? Help !!,
A. I doubt you would have been in immense pain from the tooth whitening however it might be good to find out if there is an alternative treatment he can offer you to improve the colour of the teeth before making the bridge.
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Can false teeth be whitened?

Thursday, February 11th, 2010
Q. can you whiten your teeth if you have false teeth,
A. Teeth Whitening Procedures will only whiten natural teeth, they will not whiten false teeth or restorations.
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Dr Kailesh Solanki
Kissdental – UK Practice of the Year 2007
157 Woodsend Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 8GN.
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I have not been to dentist in years but want braces and whitening?

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010
Q. Basically im 19 years old , and i havnt really taken care of my teeth as i should of and i regret it badly now. I was ment to get braces couple of years ago but i never went. I really want to get my teeth straightened up and whitened now and i dunno wat is best way to go about this and how much this will cost ? thanks !,
A. hiyou need to start at the beginning and start by getting a dental examination and things will go from there
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How can I recapture tooth colour after whitening has faded?

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010
Q. i chose to use the enlighten teeth whitening evoloution system to whiten my teeth.i completed this in septmeber my question is that after wearing the trays and gel for 14 nights i went to my dentist on day 15 but instead of the 2 20 minute sessions at the s dentist she gave me the gel to do it at home. i have since read that she should have done this and used a light during the process. although at the time i was happy with the results i have noticed that my teeth are not as white as they were and i have some dark staining to the back of my bottom teeth ( I drink both tea and coffee) would my results have lasted longer if she had completed the treatment rather than me doing it at home. what would you suggest i do to get my teeth back to the colour they were. thanks,
A. Thanks for your questions, I would recommend that initially you speak to your dentist about your concerns. I would then advise that you obtain a couple of additional Enlighten home whitening syringes from the dentist to use for consecutive days. This should improve the results substantially. I wish you well with this.Kind regardsDr Kailesh solanki
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Can I do teeth whitening again if it not a succes first time?

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010
Q. Hi,im wanting my teeth whitened,if its not such a success the 1st time,is it something i could do again untill there as white as i want them to be,thanks,
A. There are many people out there with an unrealistic expectation of how white their teeth can go with whitening. If you are expecting fridge/hollywood white then stop. That can only be achieved with veneers, crowns and composite veneers. Justin Glaister
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Is there a dentist in Glasgow who can fix my teeth in time for wedding?

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010
Q. Im wondering if someone can help me – i am in need of some cosmetic dentistry asap. I am getting married in August 2011, and really want to be able to smile on my wedding day. The problem is my teeth are in such a mess! My front 3 teeth were removed, i have 1 implants and the other 2 are on a bridge. The rest of my teeth are discoloured, missing or broken. My bottom teeth are all still in place but would need to be whitened. I just wonder if someoen could recommend a dentist in glasgow i could go to? I dont want to get credit, and i probably wouldnt due to a bad credit history and just wonder is there any other way of paying for it? I could save maybe £4k by the end of this year but i dont know if that would be enough, or leave enough time for me to get it done before my wedding? Please help!,
A. I am sure if you ask around and look on the internet you can find a good local dentist you can trust.  You still have a year but if you need implants you should be trying to get the procedures started soon.
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What teeth whitening would suit somone who has smoked in the past?

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010
Q. I was a smoker for 4 years. I quit and now need my teeth whitening. How much would it cost and which form is the most effective?? Thanks,
A. Hi Caz, There are many teeth whitening products available, and after trialling many of these systems, I tend to recommend the Enlighten Deep Bleaching systems to my patients. With the correct use of this product all patients should acheive a B1 result. I also recommend the Zoom Advanced Power system to my patients who required a quick instant results system. Many Thanks. Dr Kailesh Solanki
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What is the best teeth whitening system?

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010
Q. what tooth whitening system works the best? and what one last the longest? also how much would it cost. thanks.,
A. Different teeth respond to different treatments Enlighten is my preferred choice.
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What treatment can I have for discoloured teeth?

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010
Q. Hi there,(Im 20) my teeth are really unsightly yellowly colour and kind of mottled stained looking. I’m not sure if this is due to flurosis (?) too much flouride or just bad dental hygiene from when I was younger and had braces. I regularly visit the dentist/hygienist every 6 months but they haven’t really mentioned anything about the colour and that my teeth are healthy and enamel is fine. Although I am a little embarrassed to mention it and what would I say!? Would cosmetic dentistry and what are the costs?? thanks,
A. You need your teeth to be assessed. Tooth whitening may improve your teethand then cosmetic bonding could hide the mottling.
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Can dental crowns be whitened?

Friday, February 5th, 2010
Q. Although my dentist failed to tell me I have read enough to see that my coffee stained crowns are irreversable! This is devastating to me due to the fact I had all my front teeth crowned in the whitest on the chart for looks! my question is.. Are there ANYTHING that will whiten or brighten them any at all? I’ll be praying you can give me some tips! thank you so much! judy,
A. Porcelain doesn’t stain even with coffee. If it is stained it should only be superficial and will polish off with the hygienist
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Does teeth whitening cause a loss of enamel?

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010
Q. I lost teeth enamel after waithening a not vital teeth. What should i do? it is going to darken? how can i protect my teeth?,
A. HiFirstly teeth whitening will not cause enamel loss. There would be another reason. I would recommend an examination to find out the cause and therefore the treatment options.
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