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Can you recommend a good home teeth whitening kit?

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010
Q. looking to find out if you can recommend home teeth whitening kit as i cannot afford zoom at the moment many thanks,
A. I always recommend home bleaching but only from a dentist – the over the shelf bleaches do not work
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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD
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What is zoom whitening?

Thursday, November 26th, 2009
Q. Hello there, I was just wanting to know what zoom whitening is? and how it differs to other cosmetic teeth whitening treatments such as laser bleaching. I look forward to hearing from you

A. Zoom whitening is a type of “laser bleaching”.  A light is shone onto teethwith bleach covering their surface – results can vary and the light does little according to independant research

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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
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Can pregnant women have lumineers procedure?

Thursday, November 26th, 2009
Q. Can pregnant women have the lumineers procedure done without any problem? Also can it depend on how far along pregnant you are?

A. You can have veneers provided you are able to lie down – your bump has not become too big!  You should not have bleaching or amalgams removed

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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
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Need a nice smile please suggest treatment

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009
Q. I had root canal on my bottom front tooth which was a grey colour, i since had my teeth bleached and was told to inject the tooth after the bleaching procedure using the trays and bleach provided. This didnt work and the tooth looks terrible compared to my other teeth which are white. What do you suggest? I just want a nice smile.

A. Thanks for your question, you may wish to consider having the tooth veneered. A veneer is a thin layer of porcelain which is made to fit over the front surface of the tooth, and can be used to improve the colour, shape, size and overall aesthetic appearance of a tooth or teeth. The veneer would be made to match the whitened shade of your other teeth, to give a uniform look to your smile. I hope this helps.
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Need a total makeover for my teeth issues

Sunday, November 1st, 2009
Q. Hi Mr caplan i hope you can help me I am 36 years old and i have gaps in the first four front teeth at the top not massive gaps but enough to be obvious and they are overlap the bottom teeth quite a bit this affects my confidence and i dont want to smile how much would it generally cost to cure and to bleach my teeth also as they are not completley yellow but are not white either!! I need to have two teeth out also that have decayed the teeth behind the fang tooth on both sides these obviously need to come out first. Please can you give me some advise as i would really like to resolve me confidence issue with my smile

A. Invisalign may be your answer.  We would provide a free clean and free bleaching ( worth £570) when patients have invisalign.  Our fee for invisalign is £3300.  If you are intereseted please contact my receptionist for a free consultation

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Which is the best dental practice to get my teeth whitened?

Friday, October 23rd, 2009
Q. What dental practice would you recommend i get my teeth whitened at in london? i woul like to go somewhere i can trust to not damge my teeth and to get good results? what tooth whitening is recommended?

A. I would recommend home whitening over power bleaching.  Go to the BACD web site to find a dentist near you

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I have yellow teeth what can I do to get them presentable?

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009
Q. I have extremely yellow teeth. i dont smoke, drink tea or coffe so i dont understand why my teeth should be so yellow. please could you tell me why this is happening and what i could do to get them a bit more presentable in other words whiter. please answer me as soon as possible because i need to start smiling with confidence thankyou.

A. The yellowness of your teeth is based on the proportion of enamel to dentine and the water content of the dentine.  A simpler way to treat this is to have your teeth professionally bleached by a dentist.  Treatment can take from 2 weeks to 6 months depending on the type of internal stain

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What can I do to get my teeth cleaner and whiter?

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009
Q. I would like to have my teeth bleached whiter, i picked up a home bleaching kit but it said not to use if i have any receding gums or any kind of gum disease, my gums have receded a bit on my at the front & my gums bleed and get sore wer i have crowns fitted. What can i do about getting them cleaner and whiter? thank you

A. Hi many thanks for your email, i think you should consult your dentist who will be able to discuss this with you and give you all the safe options available.

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Kissdental – UK Practice of the Year 2007
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Do you have any opinions on the various teeth whitening systems?

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009
Q. Hi there, My teeth have been yellow for as long as I can remember. (I first became aware when I was 11 or 12, I am now 44.) On and off over the years I have tried various home kits/toothpastes with no success, I have also been to a dentist and had the Britesmile treatment done approximately 3 years ago which also proved very disappointing. I have seriously considered having veneers (Lumineers) but one dentist suggested that I should try the Enlighten whitening system first as my teeth are fairly straight, its only the colour that lets them down. From this do you have any suggestions or opinions on the various whitening systems that may help me?

A. The main thing is time exposure to a low concentration of bleach.  This can take up to 6 months to get a reaonable result in heavily stained teeth effected by tetracycline antibiotics – I suspect that this is what has caused your teeth to be so stained.

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Can Bleaching gel cause infection in my canal.Plz suggest

Sunday, October 11th, 2009
Q. I just had a root canal done. I used Bleaching gel to white my teeth is that a good idea what the chances of me geeting an infection in my canal

A. Please consult your dentist, usually it is fine to whitening teeth that have had Root canals, however it may be that the tooth has not had the treatment completed and in this case i would not recommend it. When having treatment carried out always ask your dentist any questions you may have pre and post treatment.

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Dr Justin Glaister

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what is the solution to get rid of the stains in my teeth

Thursday, October 8th, 2009
Q. I drink tea twice a day and over the years i have developed tea stains on my teeth what is the solution to get rid of the stains.

A. Ask your dentist to refer you to his hygienist to clean off as much of this staining as possible and then try some teeth whitening.
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Dr Justin Glaister

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Could you advise a teeth whitening procedure that would be safe?

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
Q. I am interested in having my teeth whitened, I have heard that it is not good for the teeth and weakens the enamel, could you advise a procedure that would be safe, painless and gentle to my teeth and also look natural but not too white.

A. It is complete rubbish that whitening damages the enamel i would recommend a prolonged home whitening course or a combi in house laser and home whitening treatment

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Can naturally discoloured teeth be whitenened?

Monday, September 14th, 2009
Q. Is it possible to have teeth whitened if they are naturally discoloured?

A. Yes the best way to do this is with professionally custom made trays worn at night using a whitening product supplied by your dentist. It can take up to 14 mights to get a good change

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Dr Andrew Moore
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Can u advice me on the best products/procedures available for whitening?

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009
Q. Hi Rob, I am considering in-surgery whitening and wondered if you could advise on the best products/procedure available? (highest quality/results possible) How long it lasts? A good cost benchmark etc? My teeth are in good shape so i have ruled out veneers as i think whitening will give me the results i’m after. In particular i have heard of a “bio” laser treatment but have found very little info (I assume then that this is just the normal Zoom style treatment of gel + laser). I am based in Birmingham so would appreciate any recommendations for a surgery to go to! Many thanks in anticipation of your help! Regards 

A. Zoom! advance power is the best surgery product that I have come across. There is more competition in the home systems. StJohns Birmingham is located at 18 Bennett’s Hill on the corner with New St ( were the christmas market starts ) We offer a free initial assesment call Amy 01216430610 for details. 

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How to remove stains from teeth for free or low cost?

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009
Q. Hello! So here’s the deal: I am getting my braces off in about 2years,and I already have stains. I need to get them off like pronto before my mom notices. And I don’t have time to go see a specialist without her knowing. And I only have like $30. What should I use to get rid of them?

A. Book a hygiene visit at your local NHS dentist it will be free or low cost.

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Is there an easy way to get permanent teeth whitening?

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009
Q. Hi Dr.Andrew,i have naturally yellow teeth n i want to know if there are any simple,painfree,whitening agents i can get easily without going to a dentist.i also want to know if teeth whitening lasts permanently.please i need a fast reply,thank you.

A. If you want a long lasting tooth whitening procedure go to your dentist, there is no quick fix that works well.

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A gel for hardening gums

Monday, August 24th, 2009
Q. Hi Can you tell me please where I can buy the gel for gums that hardens to protect my gums and lips when I use my home kit please ?

A. That gel is only for in-surgery bleraching when 40% hydogen peroxide is used.  For homw bleaching the gel is usually 16% carbamide peroxide – this breaks down to about 5% hydrogen peroxide which is safe to use without gum protection

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does the teeth whitening treatment cover all teeth or is it just the front teeth?

Tuesday, April 21st, 2009
Q. I want to buy my wife teeth whitening for her birthday. Does the treatment cover all teeth or is it just the front teeth? Also, I understand that the laser treatment id non abrasive and does not damage the enamel – is this right? Finally, I am assuming that al full mouth treatment is likely to be more like £700 rather than £300 – is this right? Many thanks

A. There are several whitening options on the market.
The one that I would recommend is a system called ‘ENLIGHTEN’
This system is to done every night over 2 weeks with some home trays that fit over the teeth. whitening solution is applied into these trays.
After the 2 weeks, then there is an in-office application- where your wife will bring her home trays and a much stronger soltion is then applied. 3 applications of 20 minutes will be applied to the teeth and then the whitening course is complete. This option is much more predictable and the whitest shades can be achieved. The cost of ENLIGHTEN at my practice is £650. And yes, this covers all of the teeth in the arch, not just the front ones!
The other system that we find is quite popular, is the system called ZOOM!
It is solely performed in-surgery under a laser lamp. It is convenient and effective. the cost of this system is £450.
I would however stress that any fillings, crowns and veneers will not change colour through the whitening, and would advise a consultation to assess which system will be more suitable. Hope this informtion has helped.

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Kissdental – UK Practice of the Year 2007
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how much should I expect to pay for a teeth beaching home kit?

Sunday, March 29th, 2009
Q. How much should I expect to pay for a teeth beaching home kit from my dentist, with treatment under their supervision. Working on the basis that it is a straight forward case e.g. tray and solutions etc. thanks

A. I am unable to give you general costs but in my practice we charge £575 for 14 nights home and bleaching followed by 1 hour in surgery bleaching.

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my teeth are discolored

Friday, February 20th, 2009
Q. I am a 52 year old woman whose teeth were discolored when my mother took Tetracycline during pregnancy. They are not badly discolored, but far from being white. Do you think the Enlighten system would help my discoloration?

A. Broadly speaking yes but in may take a longer time to get the results that you are looking for.  Possibly 2 to 3 months of night time bleaching.  The alternative of veneers is a possiblity to cover the stain.

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