Cosmetic Dentistry Guide » zoom http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:10:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 en hourly 1 I ve teeth discoloration will zoom whitening work? http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/i-ve-teeth-discoloration-will-zoom-whitening-work/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/i-ve-teeth-discoloration-will-zoom-whitening-work/#comments Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:26:42 +0000 admin http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/i-ve-teeth-discoloration-will-zoom-whitening-work/ Q. I was born with a discolouration on my teeth (a slightly yellowy checkered effect up close) due to how I passed through the birth canal or something like that! Would zoom whitening work on my teeth or would this only emphasise the problem? Thanks

A. hi many thanks for your email, with such intrinsic staining there are two outcomes with tooth whitening, the first is the problem will decrease and the staining will blend, the second outcome is that the whitening will emphisize the problem. the main concern is that until you try you wont know.

hope this is helpful.

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

]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/i-ve-teeth-discoloration-will-zoom-whitening-work/feed/ 0 I ve gold crown can I hv my teeth whitened? http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/i-ve-gold-crown-can-i-hv-my-teeth-whitened/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/i-ve-gold-crown-can-i-hv-my-teeth-whitened/#comments Thu, 22 Oct 2009 03:27:03 +0000 admin http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/i-ve-gold-crown-can-i-hv-my-teeth-whitened/ Q. can u have ur teeth whitened if u have a gold crown also would u have to have ur teeth cleaned b4 u had it done thank you

A. yes but economy gold may tarnish. if it begins to discolour stop tray whitening, repolish the crown and swop to a power whitening ( eg Zoom ) A good scale and polish are recommended before whitening Dr Rob Tennet

dr rob tennet

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

]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/i-ve-gold-crown-can-i-hv-my-teeth-whitened/feed/ 0 How long I need to wait to replace bonding after whitening? http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/how-long-i-need-to-wait-to-replace-bonding-after-whitening/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/how-long-i-need-to-wait-to-replace-bonding-after-whitening/#comments Sun, 11 Oct 2009 02:29:17 +0000 admin http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/how-long-i-need-to-wait-to-replace-bonding-after-whitening/ 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

]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/how-long-i-need-to-wait-to-replace-bonding-after-whitening/feed/ 0 Gums under my bottom teeth have turned black could it be fixed? http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/gums-under-my-bottom-teeth-have-turned-black-could-it-be-fixed/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/gums-under-my-bottom-teeth-have-turned-black-could-it-be-fixed/#comments Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:26:23 +0000 admin http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/gums-under-my-bottom-teeth-have-turned-black-could-it-be-fixed/ Q. The gums under my bottom teeth have turned black, could this problem be fixed? An I would also want my teeth whitend, what kind of price am I looking at for this to be done?

A. There may be decay under the roots of the teeth, these fillings will cost around £50 each, the tooth whitening at my clinic starts from £400. Let me know if you need to make an appointment or call 01245 268 494

dr andrew moore

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

]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/gums-under-my-bottom-teeth-have-turned-black-could-it-be-fixed/feed/ 0 what is the solution to get rid of the stains in my teeth http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/what-is-the-solution-to-get-rid-of-the-stains-in-my-teeth/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/what-is-the-solution-to-get-rid-of-the-stains-in-my-teeth/#comments Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:19:59 +0000 admin http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/what-is-the-solution-to-get-rid-of-the-stains-in-my-teeth/ 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.
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

]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/what-is-the-solution-to-get-rid-of-the-stains-in-my-teeth/feed/ 0 Is there any whitening procedure that I could have that would be effective? http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/is-there-any-whitening-procedure-that-i-could-have-that-would-be-effective/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/is-there-any-whitening-procedure-that-i-could-have-that-would-be-effective/#comments Mon, 05 Oct 2009 06:21:06 +0000 admin http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/is-there-any-whitening-procedure-that-i-could-have-that-would-be-effective/ Q. Hi Dr. Glaister A question about teeth whitening – I was given tetracycline as a child when my permanent dentition was developing, and my teeth are now rather stained. Given that the staining appears to be within the tooth – rather than upon the surface of the enamel – is there any whitening procedure that I could have that would be effective? Many thanks

A.

Tooth whitening unfortunately is ineffective on tetracycline staining. The only thing you can so to change the colour of your teeth would be to Veneers them. Case 14 in my portfolio http://www.umbrellasmiles.com/portfolio.html is veneers placed for tetracycline staining.

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

]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/is-there-any-whitening-procedure-that-i-could-have-that-would-be-effective/feed/ 0 Is the enlighten system the best for teeth whitening and what is the cost? http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/is-the-enlighten-system-the-best-for-teeth-whitening-and-what-is-the-cost/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/is-the-enlighten-system-the-best-for-teeth-whitening-and-what-is-the-cost/#comments Mon, 05 Oct 2009 05:07:32 +0000 admin http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/is-the-enlighten-system-the-best-for-teeth-whitening-and-what-is-the-cost/ Q. is the enlighten system the best for teeth whitening,who can do it and what is the cost? thanks

A. I think it works really well and is especially good with a combination of the home trays and a final power whitening at the end. let me know if I can help as we use this system at my clinic

dr andrew moore

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

]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/is-the-enlighten-system-the-best-for-teeth-whitening-and-what-is-the-cost/feed/ 0 Can you tell me A1 shade means my teeth were whitened to a good degree http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/can-you-tell-me-a1-shade-means-my-teeth-were-whitened-to-a-good-degree/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/can-you-tell-me-a1-shade-means-my-teeth-were-whitened-to-a-good-degree/#comments Sun, 04 Oct 2009 03:27:12 +0000 admin http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/can-you-tell-me-a1-shade-means-my-teeth-were-whitened-to-a-good-degree/ Q. I had my teeth whitened and then had white composite to replace some fillings in between my teeth. The dentist used A1 shade. Can you tell me whether this means my teeth were whitened to a good degree (I’m 55) Thanks

A. A1 is a very light shade so I am sure you got a good result.

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

]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/can-you-tell-me-a1-shade-means-my-teeth-were-whitened-to-a-good-degree/feed/ 0 My front tooth seems to be chipped even though I hadnt hit it on anything why? http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/my-front-tooth-seems-to-be-chipped-even-though-i-hadnt-hit-it-on-anything-why/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/my-front-tooth-seems-to-be-chipped-even-though-i-hadnt-hit-it-on-anything-why/#comments Sat, 03 Oct 2009 02:11:10 +0000 admin http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/my-front-tooth-seems-to-be-chipped-even-though-i-hadnt-hit-it-on-anything-why/ Q. I just started whitening my teeth with 44% carbamide peroxide gel I bought online. I’ve used it 4 times total… once a day for 5 minutes for the last 4 days. After the second use, I noticed my front tooth seemed to be chipped even though I hadn’t hit it on anything. Two more uses later, and the chip seems to be getting bigger. Everything I’ve read online says carbamide peroxide whiteners are safe and the worst side effect is tooth sensitivity, which I haven’t experienced. What is going on with my tooth?! Is it from the whitener??

A. I’m not sure whats happening here but I would advise you to go to your dentist to get it checked out in case it is something to do with the gel

dr andrew moore

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

]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/my-front-tooth-seems-to-be-chipped-even-though-i-hadnt-hit-it-on-anything-why/feed/ 0 Can home teeth whitening programme whiten my white fillings http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/can-home-teeth-whitening-programme-whiten-my-white-fillings/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/can-home-teeth-whitening-programme-whiten-my-white-fillings/#comments Sat, 03 Oct 2009 01:25:27 +0000 admin http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/can-home-teeth-whitening-programme-whiten-my-white-fillings/ Q. I am thinking of a home teeth whitening programme as my teeth are becoming more yellow with age but I have several small white fillings on my front top-bottom teeth(maybe 20-30%)what will happen to these will they whiten also or will I have to have them all re-done? Regards

A. If they are very small they can often be left. if the teeth whiten considerably and the fillings show, you may need to have them replaced.

dr andrew moore

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

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