What is the best option for whitening my discoloured, sensitive teeth?

Q.
Dear Doctor,

I have discolored teeth and would like to have this corrected. I have already tried the more widely available teeth whitening strips but my teeth became very sensitive soon after so I had to stop using them. I also developed a very thin, white vertical line down one of my front teeth and thought that the enamel had been damaged by the strips.

I feel from this experience that a professional laser whitening system would not suit me. I am reluctant to get veneers because I feel it is too invasive to natural teeth.

I have heard of cosmetic bonding and was wondering if this was an option to whiten teeth. Some sources say that bonding can only be used to correct smaller stains, but some suggest that it can be used to whiten the entire tooth.

Please could you tell me if cosmetic bonding is suitable for tooth whitening, Thank You.

A.

Hello 

Whitening an entire tooth surface is possible but to get a good result is challenging and generally bring the cost into veneer territory. I personally would investigate no prep veneers like Lumineers.
Hope this Helps

Dr Rob Tennet St Johns Dental Practice 18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk
February 6th, 2014 at 08:47 PM
aline Says :

how much does a veneer cost please?
i had 4 done 14 years ago front top are twisted one forward and sticks out the other has gone more inwards and hits my bottom tooth.
i’m really upset, i could afford it 14 years ago now….times, situations have changed very much for me.

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