Posts Tagged ‘teeth whitenning’

Is its good to whiten my teeth before placing new veneers?

Monday, October 19th, 2009

Q. hi, im thinking of getting the replacement veneers. i had them for 15 yrs now. i was wondering, is it a good thing for a dentist to whiten my teeth (ones that have veneers) before placing the new veneers. some dentist said that it’s a good idea because it would deminish the grayish effect after the veneer is placed. and wont make my teeth very sensitive since it’s been grinded due to veneers?

A. Whitening is more for the teeth without veneers if you do like their colour get whitening then have the veneers replaced.

dr riten patel

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

What would you recommend to fix my buck teeth and whiten my teeth?

Monday, October 19th, 2009

Q. Hey Dr. Solanki I have two big buck teeth that really bother me they are way big and have a gap in the middle but the rest of my teeth are pretty much straight just those two and my teeth also arent the whitest what would you recommend to fix my buck teeth and whiten my teeth?

A. hi many thanks for your email, the two options to fix your buck teeth are braces or veneers, the braces are more conservative but the treatment may take longer, the veneers are a much quicker fix but hav the draw back of the teeth needing to be filed down and also the veneers will need replacing every 10-15 years. the whitening treatments i would recommend is zoom2 whitening or enlighten.

Dr Kailesh Solanki

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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

Is there a method of whitening the inside of the tooth

Sunday, October 18th, 2009

Q. One of my front teeth is grey but it is still alive. The tooth is not stained; the discolouration has happened as a result of bleeding inside the tooth. Is there a method of whitening the inside of the tooth (as I presume whitening the outside of the tooth is pointless). I do not want to have veneers. I would be grateful for your opinion? Thank you for your time.

A. You need the tooth to be assessed with an x-ray if it has darkened it could be due to previous accident where the tooth was knocked.  The inside can be cleaned out often needing a root canal treatment and then whitened.

dr riten patel

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

How will teeth whitening affect on composite

Sunday, October 18th, 2009

Q. Dear Dr. Patel, How will teeth whitening affect on teeth where there are used composite, like front teeth? Will you get a different in “whiteness”? Do you rather have to place lumineers to avoid this? Thank you for taking your time. Best regards,

A. Composites often need to be replaced after whitening you don’t always need to have veneers unless you really don’t like the colour and shape of your teeth.

dr riten patel

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

Methods for teeth whitening other than veneers Plz advice

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

Q. One of my 15 year old daughter’s front teeth is dark grey. Her dentist says it is as a result of bleeeding inside the tooth, but it is still alive and recommended tooth whitening (smile-x) on just that one tooth. The tooth is not stained; the discolouration has happened inside of the tooth and so I don’t see how whitening the outside of the tooth will help. Is there any method of possibly whitening the inside of t

he tooth? I do not want her to have veneers. What is your opinion? Thank you for your time.

A. You cannot have internal bleaching on a tooth that has not had root canal treatment. I recommend you have this tooth x-rayed and ask your dentist to do a pulp test. If the reason for the tooth discolouration is internal bleeding, the tooth is definately dead. In this case it need to have a Root Canal, you then can try internal bleaching.

kind regards
Dr Justin Glaister

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

Can I hv veneers for my yellow teeth in NHS?

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

Q. i have very yellow almost mustard coloured teeth i have had teeth whitening in the past but no difference would it be possible to have veneers on the nhs?

A. no this is a cosmetic treatment not covered by the nhs

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Dr Safeer Butt
S3 Dental Studios
www.s3dental.co.uk
Surrey Kent Sussex

Could you suggest the best tooth paste to whiten my teeth?

Monday, October 12th, 2009

Q. Hie Doc. Wich is the best tooth paste i can use to whiten my teeth,they are not in a bad state,but i feel they need some whitening.I bought BLANX just two days ago and i wonder if it can do an good.Please help.

A. Whitening toothpastes have limited whitening effects the best way is too professionally whiten your teeth through your dentist.  Some whitening toothpastes can be abrasive and cause damage to your teeth.

dr riten patel

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

Is its possible to get back the original color for the discolored tooth?

Monday, October 12th, 2009

Q. i got hit in the mouth and now my front tooth is turning a purplish color.is there anything that can be done to the tooth to get the original color back.

A. You need to see a dentist and have an x-ray taken of the tooth it is highly likely the tooth will need root canal treatment and then could be whitened or crowned.

dr riten patel

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

Is there anything that can be done to fix discoloured teeth?

Monday, October 12th, 2009

Q. Hi there, the other week my little boy who is 2 feel and burst his lip and he ha damaged the nerve on his frount tooth. I took him to the dentist and she told me there is nothing she can do with it, but i really need help my wee boy does modeling and with his tooth that colour he cant do it any more. Please can u help my i am willing to pay anything or do anything to get this fixed the tooth isnt chipped or anything its just grey. Is there absoloutley anything that can be done to fix this at anycost. Thank you

A. Please book an appointment to see Dr Mike Harrison, he specialises in recontructing childrens teeth. see website- www.umbrellsmiles.com or call 020 7612 9810

Kind regards

Dr Justin Glasiter

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

Whats the cost for teeth whitening and pair of procelain veneers?

Sunday, October 11th, 2009

Q. Hello, I wondered if you ould give me a quote for teeth whitening and 2 Porcelain Veneers? Also how long would this procedure take? Thanks.

A. As a guide  tooth whitening will cost around £400 and the veneers £500 per tooth at my clinic in Essex
Let me know if you would like to pop in for a consultation to help you decide the best option for you. 01245 268 494

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

I had bulimia Will the yellow marks disappear by teeth whitening?

Sunday, October 11th, 2009

Q. Hello I had bulimia in the past and my teeth are heavily damaged, the front teeth especially have lost enamel and left ugly yellow marks that brings down my confidence. I am considering teeth whitening. Would this make the yellow marks disappear? Thank you for your time

A. I have treated a number of bullimic patients and if all the enamel has been removed the teeth will not whiten,  better option is bonded fillings or porcelain veneers or crowns.

dr riten patel

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

I m 18 can I have treatment for my teeth at NHS?

Sunday, October 11th, 2009

Q. Dear Dr. Patel, At the age of around 12 I chipped my front tooth after a fall leaving less than half of my front tooth behind. I had a filling applied to this, but the tooth has gradually darkened over time. I’ve heard that this is due to internal bleeding within the tooth. Yesterday, this filling fell out and I am yet again left with half a tooth. The tooth in question is a few shades darker than my other front tooth and it looks very bad. I’m an 18 year old on a gap year, with no money at all. Would the NHS be able to help with my problem because it really looks awful? Thank you

A. You should be able to get NHS treatment you might need a root canal treatment and maybe a crown, or a bonded filling and internal tooth whitening.

dr riten patel

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

What would be the rough estimated cost of cosmetic surgery?

Sunday, October 11th, 2009

Q. Hello, I am thinking of undergoing cosmetic surgery but I want to get a rought estimate of the cost. I have many health problems which have affected my teeth. From a young age, I am on calcium replacement and because of this condition, from a young age, it has affected my teeth really badly. The surface of my teeth is really rigid, they are also chipped in places and look worn out. There is also discolouration and regardless of how many times i brush them and use mouthwash, it has not chhanged in appearance. My gums also tend to bleed a lot, during brushing.. What are the treatments that I woud hav to undergo, how much on average would they cost and how long would they last for? I will be looking forward to hearing from you. Regards..

A. The treatment suitable for your case would depend on the position of your teeth. If you teeth are relatively aligned, then Veneers could be the treatment for you. Veneers can change the shape, colour and size of your teeth and can also correct gappy and slightly crowded teeth.
If your teeth are very crowded then you may have to have some orthodontics beforehand.
Without seeing your mouth it is impossible for me to give you an accurate opinion. You are very welcome to book a consultation with me at my clinic Umbrella. For more info please see www.umbrellasmiles.com

Kind regards

Dr Justin Glaister

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

Plz suggest me any easy method to get white teeth at home

Sunday, October 11th, 2009

Q. well,i m a young teenage girl.i want to make my teeths white,shiny n good to look at.will u plz suggest me any easy method to get white teeths even at home.

A. Ask your dentist about home whitening , you have some gum shields made and wear them at night with the whitening gels and you teeth will whiten.

dr riten patel

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

How long I need to wait to replace bonding after whitening?

Sunday, October 11th, 2009

Q. I have bonding, approx. 12 years old, on my two front teeth which are stained yellow. I am going to do an at-home whitening system. Do I need to wait 2 weeks after I’ve totally completed the whitening before I have the bonding replaced ? Thus, do I need to wait in order for my teeth to fully absorb & change color to the final “whiteness” in order to accurately match the bonding to the new white? Also, I’ve been told that I cannot do the ZOOM in office whitening because I have extremely sensitive teeth. Is this true as well?

A. Zoom is not advised for extremely sensitive teeth.
You should wait a week after finishing the whitneing before replacing the bonding to give them time to settle.

Kind regards
Dr Justin Glaister

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

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.

Kind regards
Dr Justin Glaister

dr justin glaister

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

I am 12,Can I have teeth whitening?

Saturday, October 10th, 2009

Q. I am a female aged 12 going 13 in May the 22nd. I would like to get teethwhitening because my teeth are yellow, i brush my teeth regulary don’t smoke and don’t drink coffee, my mum is ok with it but she said it will cause trouble in the future like cancer or something else. My question is will it cause cancer in the future and how much is it and how old do i need to be. Thanks for all the help and trouble i caused. Ps can you answer my question as soon as possiple please i am desperate thank you

A. You cannot whiten your teeth until you are 18 i am afriad.
Kind regards
Dr Justin glaister

dr justin glaister

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

Will the tooth whitening kit gives guaranteed results?

Saturday, October 10th, 2009

Q. I am interested in having my teeth whitened. would you recommend that I should see my local dentist or use your whitening kit. Are results guaranteed? What if I am not completely satisfied do you have a money back guarantee?

A.

No dentist will give you a money back guarantee on tooth whitening as your teeth are the limiting factor, not the product. Everybody achieves different results, some people jump 10 shades, some only 2 It is impossible to tell you what result you will achieve pre treatment. /you just have to try it. Tooth whitening is the least invasive way to achieve a whiter smile.

Kind regards
Dr Justin Glaister

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

What are the best possible treatments for yellow teeth?

Saturday, October 10th, 2009

Q. I have quite yellow teeth,always have since a child. I have recently had bone grafts in both upper and lower jaw due to peridontal disease.Which i am told has been stopped.Now i need 4 crowns.I would like whiter teeth before the new crowns are made.The dentist told me that as i smoke the results will only last a few months?.So i may have to opt for two veneers on the canine teeth,which are the darkest teeth. I live in Cyprus ,so a UK visit is not an option with dental costs involved. What do you think about whitening as opposed to the 2 veneers. Do you have any contact info of a clinic that uses the enlighten system in Cyprus. For over 30 years all i ever wanted was a nice smile, now im confused and wary!!!Please help.

A. I would rather you tried whitening you can always have veneers later. I use the enlighten system and think its the best you could try contacting the enlighten company directly to find a dentist.

dr riten patel

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

Please advice on discolouring of tooth and dental bridges.

Saturday, October 10th, 2009

Q. hi,recently had marylandbridge to tooth next to my uppr front but even though the brige tooth looks fairly sucssesful my front tooth is really discoloued as the back of the bridge is showing through. any suggestions,please!

A. Please go back to the dentist who fitted this bridge for you and address any concerns you may have.
Kind regards
Dr Justin Glaister

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