I am considering buying a home whitening kit via the internet

Q. Hello Dr Tennet I am considering buying a home kit via the internet to whiten my teeth. I have one veneer – upper front, and I wanted your advice on whether or not the whitening process will in any way interfere/damage or even make it a different colour to my own teeth? Also, is there a particular type/brand of kit you would recommend? I know that some brands are offering a laser plasma light to accelerate the process – What should I be wary of? Finally would you advice me to do this at home? I can’t really afford dental prices…. I have sensitive teeth and gums and already use a toothpaste for this problem. Many thanks for your time

A. If you have sensitivity already I would avoid all whitening. In the meantime I recommend saving up and going to a dentist there are  whitening promotions from time to time and this will further save money if you have time to wait for one.
For sensitivity try using ordinary toothpaste to clean you teeth then using a very thin smear ( mo more than 1/4 size of an average pea of sensitive toothpaste left on ( dont rinse ) while you sleep. You stop leaving the paste on after 12 weeks use

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

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