Posts Tagged ‘teeth whitening’

« Older Entries
Newer Entries »

Can my teeth be whitened?

Friday, January 22nd, 2010
Q. I Doctor ,i was told by my mother that she was sick when i was in her womb and was given antibiotics she believes it what caused my stained teeth. i also have very sensitive teeth.do you think my teeth can get white without veneers or crowns. which system can achieve that.please help thanks,
A. It’s hard to tell when it comes to Tertacycline staining on teeth, which procedure will work and which won’t. I have seen bleaching that has worked for some, but some have not had good results - You would be taking a risk then if you were to do bleaching.Justin Glaisterwww.umbrellasmiles.com 
dr justin glaister

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

View My Profile Dr Glaister

discussJoin this Discussion

Tags: ,
Posted in Dr Glaister's Answers, Experts Answers, Q. Cosmetic Dentistry, Q. Teeth Whitening |

Is it safe to get teeth whitened while pregnant?

Thursday, January 21st, 2010
Q. Hi could you please tell me if its safe for me to get my teeth whitened whilst I am pregnant? thank you cheryl,
A. Yes it probably is safe but not recommended during pregnancy
dr andrew moore

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

View My Profile Dr Moore

discussJoin this Discussion

Tags: ,
Posted in Dr Moore's Answers, Experts Answers, Q. Cosmetic Dentistry, Q. Teeth Whitening |

Can naturally discoloured teeth be whitened?

Thursday, January 21st, 2010
Q. Hi, My teeth are naturally quite discoloured. I remember when my adult incisors came, it only took about three months for them to emerge and they were exactly the same off-white as the other teeth. if my teeth are naturally yellower, can they be whitened? what is the most effective method? i am only returning to the UK briefly this christmas – is it safe to have this procedure done without consulting my regular dentist? many thanks.,
A. Teeth whitening works differently on every individual and it is impossible to predict ho it will and wont work for. Teeth whitneing is the cheapest and least invasive way to acheive a brighter smile so it may be workth trying it and if you do not like the result you have acheived then you can look at other options.Kind regardsDr Justin Glaisterwww.umbrellasmiles.com
dr justin glaister

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

View My Profile Dr Glaister

discussJoin this Discussion

Tags: ,
Posted in Dr Glaister's Answers, Experts Answers, Q. Cosmetic Dentistry, Q. Teeth Whitening |

What treatment can I have for stained teeth?

Thursday, January 21st, 2010
Q. Dear Dr. Glaister, I wonder if you can advise me on the most effective treatment for my teeth. All of my front teeth are totally stained brown on the inward facing side of the teeth. I presume this is caused by smoking (which i have now given up)in the main and by the fact that my teeth have never been cleaned by a dentist. It would be great if you could advise me. Thankyou,
A. Ita hard to give you an opinion with assessing your teeth as there a few options avaible. Whitneing and orthodontics may be the best way forward, or it might be Veneers. I recommend you book a consultation with a consmetic dentist to explore your optios. You are very welcome to visit me at my clinic (020 7612 9810).Knd regrdsDr Justin Glaisterwww.umbrellasmiles.com
dr justin glaister

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

View My Profile Dr Glaister

discussJoin this Discussion

Tags: , ,
Posted in Dr Glaister's Answers, Experts Answers, Q. Cosmetic Dentistry, Q. Dental Veneers, Q. Teeth Whitening |

What can be done for discoloured and crooked teeth?

Thursday, January 14th, 2010
Q. Hi just wanted to ask you a quick question I have always been upset about my teeth from a very young age. My teeth look yellow even though I have tried many products i.e pearl drops and many many more teeth whitening tooth paste. None of them seem to work and it is really frustrating. My front two teeth really need to be pushed back a little. I am forever getting picked on and laughed at by family members and friends. Sometimes when I am going to laugh I cover my mouth thats how awful I feel about them. Please help,
A. hiwhitening toothpastes can be very abrasive and make your situation worse by wearing away your white enamel and exposing yellow dentine.consider a minor brace to move the teeth and proper bleaching or veneers to correct the colour.you are welcome to a free consult at any of the s3 dental practices
dr safeer butt

Dr Safeer Butt
S3 Dental – Synergistic Smile Studios
Clinics in Kent, Surrey & Sussex
Web: www.s3dental.co.uk  Tel: 020 8398 6322

View My Profile Dr Butt

discussJoin this Discussion

Tags: ,
Posted in Dr Butt's Answers, Experts Answers, Q. Cosmetic Dentistry, Q. Dental Veneers, Q. Teeth Whitening |

Is there a cost effective way to whiten my teeth?

Tuesday, January 12th, 2010
Q. My teeth are badly stained from the drinking water in my area when i was young. They are now yellow in colour and have been advised by my dentist that whitening will not help. Could you recommend a cost effective way i could get my teeth white?,
A. The best whitening systems are the ones provided by dentists I recommend any system that combines home whitening and laser whitening.  Ask to see your dentists before and afters of whitening treatments and ask if there are any guarantees.
dr riten patel

Dr Riten Patel
The Mulberry
18 Ashley Road, Walton on Thames Surrey, KT12 1HS
Web: www.mulberrydental.co.uk  Tel: 01932 223 479

View My Profile Dr Patel

discussJoin this Discussion

Tags: ,
Posted in Dr Patel's Answers, Experts Answers, Q. Cosmetic Dentistry, Q. Teeth Whitening |

Treatment for discoloured teeth

Thursday, January 7th, 2010
Q. I am a lady of 55 although I don;t smoke, drink red wine, etc – my teeth are grayish/yellow – my dentist says it’s an age thing and nothing can be done to improve the look of my (not to bad) teeth. I do have receeding gums and some bleeding – just wanted to know your oponion ?,
A. I would definitely try bleaching your teeth – this will lighten your teeth  ( any existing white fillings and crowns/veneers will not lighten and may need to be replaced following bleaching)
dr julian caplan

Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
101 St Peters Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3EN
Web: www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk Tel: 01727 854429

View My Profile Dr Caplan

discussJoin this Discussion

Tags: , , ,
Posted in Dr Caplan's Answers, Experts Answers, Q. Cosmetic Dentistry, Q. Dental Implants, Q. Dental crowns, Q. Teeth Whitening |

Cost of teeth whitening

Thursday, January 7th, 2010
Q. I want to ask you a question. I am wondering how much does it cost for teeth whitening?,
A. We charge £570 for home bleaching with in-surgery bleaching at the end of the 2 weeks home bleaching 
dr julian caplan

Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
101 St Peters Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3EN
Web: www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk Tel: 01727 854429

View My Profile Dr Caplan

discussJoin this Discussion

Tags: ,
Posted in Dr Caplan's Answers, Experts Answers, Q. Cosmetic Dentistry, Q. Teeth Whitening |

Does teeth whitening last?

Thursday, January 7th, 2010
Q. hello my teeth dont just want whitening, they are more yellow,can i get pure white teeth,im 61,my teeth are in good condition,but i dont want promises that cant be done,is this expensive and will it last,
A. I would need to see you and your teeth to give you a definitive answer but I generally find yellow teeth whiten really well.  Find a good cosmetic dentist and ask to see before and photos of their own patients.  Most whitening treatments come with some sort of guarantee.
dr riten patel

Dr Riten Patel
The Mulberry
18 Ashley Road, Walton on Thames Surrey, KT12 1HS
Web: www.mulberrydental.co.uk  Tel: 01932 223 479

View My Profile Dr Patel

discussJoin this Discussion

Tags: ,
Posted in Dr Patel's Answers, Experts Answers, Q. Cosmetic Dentistry, Q. Teeth Whitening |

What teeth whitening system should I have?

Thursday, January 7th, 2010
Q. Good evening Dr Patel, I would like to have my teeth whitened. Unfortunately I have already 2 crowns – right at the front – the big 2 teeth which means I will need to have the teeth whitened and then also will need to swap for new, colour- matching crowns. Now, one of my friends has had hers done by our dentists; they would create the trays (cost effective for future re-use) and I will wear those at home for 2 – 3 weeks or so. She had hers done there too but to me the teeth look little white-blu-ish colour, not as bright and shiny as my other’s friend’s who has had a laser whitening. Not sure if it’s their teeth or if the colour outcome can be different from trays/laser systems? so I am not sure where to have it done, whether to go for the laser or the home bleeching with the trays from my dentist; there is also such a choice of systems and companies on website so it’s hard to find what’s best; just want healthy looking, bright and shiny teeth :) thanks a lot for your answer, very appreciated, Tracy,
A. I have tried most systems and in my practice we combine the home system with a laser treatment the two together gets the best results.
dr riten patel

Dr Riten Patel
The Mulberry
18 Ashley Road, Walton on Thames Surrey, KT12 1HS
Web: www.mulberrydental.co.uk  Tel: 01932 223 479

View My Profile Dr Patel

discussJoin this Discussion

Tags: ,
Posted in Dr Patel's Answers, Experts Answers, Q. Cosmetic Dentistry, Q. Teeth Whitening |

I want teeth whitening but had bulimia in past – is it possible?

Thursday, January 7th, 2010
Q. i want to get my teeth whitened with zoom whitening however years ago i suffered with bulimia and it has damaged my teeth alot will whitening them damage them even more? also are there any procedures than can strenghten your teeth?,
A. Zoom whitening if carried out professionally won’t damage your teeth, but if they are thin from bulimia they may be more sensitive during and after the procedure. If your teeth are damaged you may want to consider crowns or veneers to protect and strenthen them whilst improving the appearance (such as whitening them). I would recommend a consultation to discuss this in full before whitening the teeth. Kind regards Justin
dr justin glaister

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

View My Profile Dr Glaister

discussJoin this Discussion

Tags: , , ,
Posted in Dr Glaister's Answers, Experts Answers, Q. Cosmetic Dentistry, Q. Teeth Whitening |

Do whitening trays whiten front and back of teeth?

Thursday, January 7th, 2010
Q. Can you please tell me do whitening trays whiten the back of the teeth as well as the front asbehind my teeth are discoloured. Whitening trays or lazer which is most effective? thanx k,
A. My advice would be home bleaching trays as for long term results home bleaching is necessary.  The bleach will whiten all of your tooth given enough time
dr julian caplan

Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
101 St Peters Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3EN
Web: www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk Tel: 01727 854429

View My Profile Dr Caplan

discussJoin this Discussion

Tags: ,
Posted in Dr Caplan's Answers, Experts Answers, Q. Cosmetic Dentistry, Q. Teeth Whitening |

I have just got veneers on my front tooth is it possible to get it whitened now?

Sunday, December 27th, 2009
Q. I have a venor finish on my front tooth however all my other teeth are natural I would be grateful if you could advise my if 1s possible to have teeth whitening due to the diffrent shades of colours. Thank you Kind regards

A. You can have the the natural teeth whitened but the veneer won’t change colour

dr andrew moore

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

View My Profile Dr Moore

discussJoin this Discussion

Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Posted in Dr Moore's Answers, Experts Answers, Q. Dental Implants, Q. Teeth Whitening |

Can I drink coffee and red wine after having my teeth whitened

Friday, December 18th, 2009
Q. Hello i am thinking of having my teeth whitened can you please tell me if you can still drink coffee and drink red wine etc and if so will it stain the whitened teeth straight away.

A. You would need to stop this ideally during and for 2 weeks after bleaching as the teeth will take up more stain during this period

dr julian caplan

Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
101 St Peters Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3EN
Web: www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk Tel: 01727 854429

View My Profile Dr Caplan

discussJoin this Discussion

Tags: , , , , ,
Posted in Dr Caplan's Answers, Experts Answers, Q. Teeth Whitening |

Can anybody perform teeth whitening treatment?

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009
Q. Hello Rob, Im i am thinking of renting a space to open a teeth whitening booth, if the product is completley self administered by the client(i.e) pre-filled tray or cheack retractor method, after they have signed the disclaimer is this legal?

A.
If you are not a dentist it isn’t legal in the UK if you use materials that are strong enough to work.

dr rob tennet

Dr Rob Tennet
St Johns Dental Practice
18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ
Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk  Tel: 0121 643 0610

View My Profile Dr Tennet

discussJoin this Discussion

Tags: , , , ,
Posted in Dr Tennet's Answers, Experts Answers, Q. Teeth Whitening |

I need a filling with teeth whitening how much is the cost?

Monday, December 7th, 2009
Q. Hi i have a chip on my front tooth can i have it filled in and will it look real and blend in with my teeth and also i am interested in teeth whitening just to go a couple of shades whiter how much would it cost x

A. Tooth whitening in my cllnic costs £570.  You should have this done before you have your tooth filled

dr julian caplan

Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
101 St Peters Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3EN
Web: www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk Tel: 01727 854429

View My Profile Dr Caplan

discussJoin this Discussion

Tags: , , , , , , ,
Posted in Dr Caplan's Answers, Experts Answers, Q. Cosmetic Dentistry, Q. Teeth Whitening |

Can old age person have dental implants and teeth whitening?

Monday, December 7th, 2009
Q. Hello, my mother who is 76 wants to have her front teeth made less prominent.she has been told by her dentist that dental in plants would help and also to have teeth whitening. I was woundering if porcelain cosmetic crownds would be just as good, also cheaper.

A. This may be the case if the teeth underneath are healthy and the gum health is good.  A diagnostic waxup to assess the position of teeth will be necessary before proceeding – hope this helps

dr julian caplan

Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
101 St Peters Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3EN
Web: www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk Tel: 01727 854429

View My Profile Dr Caplan

discussJoin this Discussion

Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Posted in Dr Caplan's Answers, Experts Answers |

Do I need to scale and polish before teeth whitening?

Monday, November 30th, 2009
Q. Hi, Assuming that I have very good oral hygiene would it be necessary for me to have a scale and polish just before having my teeth whitened at a dentist (using Zoom) if I had a scale and polish 10 days prior?

A. Probably not unless you smoke or drink a lot of coffee/tea

dr julian caplan

Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
101 St Peters Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3EN
Web: www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk Tel: 01727 854429

View My Profile Dr Caplan

discussJoin this Discussion

Tags: , , , , , , , , , , ,
Posted in Dr Caplan's Answers, Experts Answers, Q. Teeth Whitening |

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

dr julian caplan

Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
101 St Peters Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3EN
Web: www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk Tel: 01727 854429

View My Profile Dr Caplan

discussJoin this Discussion

Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Posted in Dr Caplan's Answers, Experts Answers, Q. Teeth Whitening |

Can a discoloured tooth be whitened or a new veneer is required?

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009
Q. Hi There, I have a veneer for my front tooth but not for the others and its gone slightly discoloured would I need a new veneer or could I just get whitening also I really want a white gold window as one of my teeth is slight chipped I dont want a full tooth just the outline one can you help at all?

A. You may be able to bleach the tooth but it is probable that a new veneer will be needed – you need to visit your dentist to check that the tooth is not  infected

dr julian caplan

Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
101 St Peters Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3EN
Web: www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk Tel: 01727 854429

View My Profile Dr Caplan

discussJoin this Discussion

Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Posted in Dr Caplan's Answers, Experts Answers, Q. Dental Veneers |

« Older Entries
Newer Entries »