Archive for the ‘Q. Teeth Whitening’ Category

How safe is teeth whitening?

Tuesday, March 15th, 2011
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Hi

My daughetr is 19years and would like her teeth whitend. She has had her under bit sorted and under went maxifacial surgery and now has plates in her mouth/face. Will this be safe.

Thank you.


Dr Sunita Verma Sparkle Dental Boutique 311 Boston Road, Hanwell, London, W7 2AT Web: www.sparkledentalboutique.co.uk Tel: 020 8567 4344 View My Profile Dr Verma

I bought a home whitening kit and because it says ‘patent pending’, I am worried about using it, what do you think?

Monday, March 14th, 2011
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i bought a product calld white again teeth whitening gel on liflet says pat. pending. was not shown this when paid for product. ingredians islonised aqua,carbopol,carbomer 974p,citric acid,carbamide peroxide (0.01%) peppermint flavour, pvp,glycol,glycerin.
did not think this product would be a problem becouse it was being sold in hartlepool town center.


Dr Sunita Verma Sparkle Dental Boutique 311 Boston Road, Hanwell, London, W7 2AT Web: www.sparkledentalboutique.co.uk Tel: 020 8567 4344 View My Profile Dr Verma

My upper and lower teeth are discoloured and transparent, what should I do?

Monday, March 14th, 2011
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Hello.

I am 21 years old and my upper and lower incisors are half transparent. The bottom part of the teeth have minor (but obvious) ridges as well. Furthermore, my canines are starting to turn a yellowish color whereas my incisors are still moderately white. I was wondering whether I should get my teeth whitened so that my teeth atleast have the same color.

Would you suggest that keeping in mind the transparency of my incisors?

Furthermore, how can I get rid of or fix the transparency? I don’t want my teeth to gradually erode!


Dr Sunita Verma Sparkle Dental Boutique 311 Boston Road, Hanwell, London, W7 2AT Web: www.sparkledentalboutique.co.uk Tel: 020 8567 4344 View My Profile Dr Verma

I need to whiten my teeth, how do i go about it?

Monday, March 14th, 2011
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I need to whiten my teeth, how do i go about it, i live in SE17 in London


Dr Sunita Verma Sparkle Dental Boutique 311 Boston Road, Hanwell, London, W7 2AT Web: www.sparkledentalboutique.co.uk Tel: 020 8567 4344 View My Profile Dr Verma

Does teeth whitening only work on stained teeth and not naturally yellow teeth?

Monday, March 14th, 2011
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Hi there. My teeth have always been yellow, even as a child. I’m 41 now and I would love to have them whitened but many years ago my dentist told me my teeth are naturally yellow. Does that mean whitening won’t work? Does it only work on stained teeth? Kind regards,


Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

I am unhappy with the condition of remaining teeth and my denture keeps breaking – can you help?

Monday, March 14th, 2011
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I have a missing front tooth and really bad stains inbetween the rest of my teeth..ive lost a lot of confidence because of my teeth and am suffering from depression because of them…i have a denture replacing my front missing tooth but it keeps breaking breaking evrytime i eat something that i have to bite into..i dont know what to do…can you plese help me?


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

Is it worth having my teeth whitened by a dentist – rather than at home and are there any differences in sustained results?

Monday, March 14th, 2011
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Hello

I have had teeth whitening done in the past. It was a home whitening procedure that I purchased from the dentist. However, I was not satisfied with the result. Rather than making my teeth whiter it simply made then brighter (as in shiny). At most I would say they were 1 shade whiter (in fact I did not even have to change my crown as the result was not that great.) My teeth are not yellow but I would like a whiter smile.
I have seen pictures of people who have had whitening procedures and in-between top ups (the 2 year period) they seem to have really yellow teeth. I was wondering if I have another procedure done such as zoom/laser whitening would my teeth become more yellow than they are now in a few years time once the procedure has worn off? And once I have the procedure done would it mean that I would have to keep it up i.e. if I have it done once in the long run will it make my teeth look worse?

Many Thanks


Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

I have whitened my teeth using chlorine dioxide and now they are worse, what can I do?

Monday, March 14th, 2011
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Hello, I recently had a Chlorine Dioxide tooth whitening treatment at BrightWhites. I’m really worried about the results. A few hours after the treatment, I noticed that my teeth had lost their lustre and had a chalky appearance. I called Brightwhites, they said that my teeth were just dehydrated, to drink lots of water and use the ‘remineralising’ product (Whitelasting Gel) they had given me. Admittedly, after using this product, my teeth do feel less rough and dry. Otherwise they feel dirty like I’ve just had a glass of Coke.

Six weeks later, there’s a slightly less chalky appearance, but I’m certain that my teeth are turning brown. To be honest, my teeth were naturally very white before I had the treatment, but I saw a special offer on Keynoir – being a moderate smoker I thought my teeth could be even whiter. I really didn’t need to have this done, and I’m sorry that I didn’t do some more research before sitting in that chair!

I’ve been reading some real horror stories about Chlorine Dioxide. Has there been permanent damage to my enamel? My teeth are definitely turning brown, so what should I do? Am I able to get them whitened back to their original colour? Please help.


Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

Is it legal for dentists to sell teeth whitening treatment and products?

Friday, March 11th, 2011
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Can you advise me whether it is legal for Dentists to sell me tooth whitening products/treatment ?
If so what products are legal and any risks associated with their use ?
I have read conflicting advise and articles and cannot get an honest, professional answer,
Please advise


Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan

Can home bleaching be carried out with lingual retainers effectively?

Friday, March 11th, 2011
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Hi there, I wonder if I can use the Home Laser Teeth Whitening kits. I have permanent brace at the back of my teeth – which was recommended by my dentist to support my teeth. Thanks


Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan