Cosmetic Dentistry Guide » teeth bleaching

Need a nice smile please suggest treatment

admin — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:38:10 +0000

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.
Kind Regards
Dr Kailesh Solanki

Dr Kailesh Solanki
Kissdental
www.kissdental.co.uk
Tel: 0161 748 5250
157 Woodsend Road
Flixton Manchester
M41 8GN
UK Practice of the Year 2007

How much does it cost to have transparent braces?

admin — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 03:52:44 +0000

Q. how much does it cost to have transparent braces fitted overseas?

A. We charge £3300 for upper and lower braces with a complimentary clean and bleaching

Dr Julian Caplan
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
Director on the board of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk
101 St. Peters Street
St. Albans Hertfordshire
AL1 3EN

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

admin — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:30:08 +0000

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.

Dr Kailesh Solanki

Dr Kailesh Solanki
Kissdental
www.kissdental.co.uk
Tel: 0161 748 5250
157 Woodsend Road
Flixton Manchester
M41 8GN
UK Practice of the Year 2007

Could you suggest some options to prevent my teeth going yellowish?

admin — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:35:57 +0000

Q. HELLO DR MOORE, I AM A 40 YR OLD FEMALE I DO NOT SMOKE, DONT DRINK RED WINE OR COFFE. BRUSH MT TEETH TWICE A DAY AND FLOSS BUT MY TEETH HAVE STARTED TO GO OFF COLOUR (YELLOWISH). IS THIS PURELY AN AGE THING. I AM SCARED OF BLEACHING AS I DONT WANT MY TEETH TO GET SENSITIVE. I HAVE HAD SO MANY PROBS THIS YEAR WITH MY BACK MOLAR (TOOTH WAS DYING). I VALUE YOUR THOUGHT.

A. Bleaching can cause some transient sensitivity but on the whole is a very good way to improve the colour of the teeth with a minimum of fuss and expense

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG

I ve discoloured teeth can I still ve teeth whitened?

admin — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 03:16:41 +0000

Q. Hiya, my teeth developed without the enamel being there when i was younger and i’ve been left with ugly discoloured teeth. Am i still able to have my teeth whitened?

If you have amelogenesis imperfecta it is unlikely that bleaching will help. You will need some type of porcelain restoration to replace your missing enamel

Dr Julian Caplan
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
Director on the board of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk
101 St. Peters Street
St. Albans Hertfordshire
AL1 3EN

Can Bleaching gel cause infection in my canal.Plz suggest

admin — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 02:00:41 +0000

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.

Kind regards
Dr Justin Glaister

Dr Justin Glaister
Umbrella
www.umbrellasmiles.com
Tel: 020 7612 9810
11 Harley Street
London W1G 9PF

Is it common to have half moons on the tooth tips and what are the treatment options available?

admin — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:42:03 +0000

Q. hi i have the start of tiny pittting to my front top 2 teeth but not decay. each tooth also has white half moons on the tips (i have been told these white markings are genetic) the white half moons change daily from white to yellow (have u ever heard of anything like this before). my dentist says i have 2 choices he can either bond my teeth which would enable him to tone down the white bringing the colour more all together or bleach my teeth. i dont know what to do? i dont want to damamge my teeth i dont want a holowood smile just a more uniformed coloured front teeth . kind regds

A. The white patches on your teeth can be caused by many things but often is due to a change in calcium metabolism at the time of the front teeth tooth formation. My first treatmetn of choice would be totry bleaching but please be aware tha tthe white spots will get a lot whiter and stand out form the surrounding teeth. However once the bleaching is finished you will find the white patches will fade to blend in with the whiter surrounding teeth. If you still need bonding or veneers this can be done later

Dr Julian Caplan
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
Director on the board of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk
101 St. Peters Street
St. Albans Hertfordshire
AL1 3EN

What works well for obtaining slightly improved teeth?

admin — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:22:54 +0000

Q. hi there my front teeth have 2 white half moons on the tips (some days these tips are pure white another day are yellow) i also have some slight pitting to these 2 front teeth . my dentist has offered to bond them with composite filling and this will make them more of a uniformed colour or deep bleach them. i am not sure which road to take. what do you think? i dont want a holiwood smile just a more uniformed less yellow one kind regs

A. If you just want a slightly improved look then composite bonding works very well

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG

Is it possible to bleach teeth on dental crown?

admin — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:05:57 +0000

Q. i would like to have my teeth bleached,but i have crowns on the front,is it still possible for me to have it done

A. many thanks for your email, if you do have whitening treatment there will be a possibility that the colour of the crowns and natural teeth will not match, if this does occur then the crowns will need replacing. hope this is helpful.

Dr Kailesh Solanki
Kissdental
www.kissdental.co.uk
Tel: 0161 748 5250
157 Woodsend Road
Flixton Manchester
M41 8GN
UK Practice of the Year 2007

How often to bleach teeth

admin — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 04:48:30 +0000

Q. I’m currently whitening my teeth at home with a custom set of trays made at my local dentist’s office. I’m using Optident 20% carbamide peroxide gel (2 hrs per session). After two nights in a row my teeth feel somewhat sensitive and on the third night during whitening I have experiences a couple of mildly painful ‘zingers’. So far I’ve been leaving the treatment a couple of days and then repeating. However, I feel that to get some real results I need to continue the treatment each night for a couple of weeks – which I’m sure will make my teeth more sensitive as I go. Is there any danger in feeling zingers and general sensitivity, and is there more merit in the treatments being done daily rather than spread out over a longer period of time? Many thanks for reading my question and any advice you could offer would be greatly appreciated.

A. To get the best results you should bleach on consecutive nights for 2 weeks. The bleach penetrates the enamel, dentine and nerve hence the sensitivity. There is no permanent damage although the teeth do become porous and you should stay away from staining foods and drinks for the time you bleach and for 2 weeks after. Please be assured that once you stop the bleaching the sensitivity will go away after about a week.

Dr Julian Caplan
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
Director on the board of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk
101 St. Peters Street
St. Albans Hertfordshire
AL1 3EN