I am getting married and want my teeth whitend

Q. Dear Sir, I am intrested in getting my teeth whitend as i am getting married in october and find it hard to smile as i am embaressed about my teeth. I have a few fillings that need doing but can not get into a dentist to have them done. I would like to know if it is safe to have my teeth whitend beforr haveing these fillings performed. Thank you D

A. Dear D,

It is not a good idea to have your teeth bleached with poorly fitting fillings or decay present in your mouth. The bleach could severely irritate the nerves of your teeth and provide you with serious tooth problems that may require root canal treatment.

If your existing fillings are basically sound but just aesthetically unpleasing then bleaching your teeth first would be the thing to do. You may find that the difference in colour of your old fillings to your newly whitened teeth will look odd. You will then need to have your fillings replaced with fillings that match your new colour- wait for 2 weeks to allow your new colour to stabilise before having the fillings replaced.

Have a great wedding!

Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan
April 30th, 2008 at 08:47 PM
danny Says :

My teeth were stained from tetracycline antibiotics when I was about 3 years old. Am I right in assuming the tetracycline effected the colour of my adult teeth? Also, please advise me what, if any, form of teeth whitening would be best effective if indeed the staining of my adult teeth is due to tetracyline when I had my baby teeth. I am so depressed about the colour of my teeth and need to do something about it.

April 30th, 2008 at 08:47 PM
fanny Says :

I have seen adverts for the beyond accelerator. Is this a good system and does it clean all natural teeth in the mouth

May 22nd, 2008 at 08:47 PM
Megan Says :

Hey I’m Megan and I have a few questions regarding my teeth. First off the left side is so prefact I love them. the right side isn’t however. when I was younger I was hit in the face with a golf club while my adult teeth were barely grown in. now one is pushed far back fallowed by a tooth more up right. I was wondering what the best way would be to make my teeth even? I was thinking a white filling over the tooth that is pushed back. they would be perfactly straight if I did that. I was also wondering if white fillings can be bleached or whitened? Thank you so much.

Megan

September 9th, 2008 at 08:47 PM
Laura Says :

Some of my teeth are yellow and some are white, I just want to know why this is? Because when I was younger all my teeth were completely white.

Please can you give me some advice,

Thank you,

Laura

May 9th, 2011 at 08:47 PM
Kasandra Says :

Hi, I wanted to know the cost for teeth whitening & teeth straightening.,

May 9th, 2011 at 08:47 PM
Gilberto Says :

depends on the type of straightening and teeth whitening. could range from £1000 to £4000.

May 9th, 2011 at 08:47 PM
Marisa Says :

How much does it cost to get your teeth whitened and filed straight?,

May 9th, 2011 at 08:47 PM
Bradley Says :

You should budget around £400 for professional whitening

May 9th, 2011 at 08:47 PM
Philip Says :

Hi my two teeth at the front are a bit forward i wanted to ask if i want those two teeth straight how much will it cost?,

May 9th, 2011 at 08:47 PM
Aryan Says :

Invisable braces start from £1500. I would be happy to see you for a free consultation, to discuss your options.

May 10th, 2011 at 08:47 PM
Dakota Says :

My dentist recomended teeth whitening, the cost was pretty expensive, I have heard you can get it done in a clinic for a fraction of the cost. Is there any reason not to?

May 10th, 2011 at 08:47 PM
Sebastian Says :

For the best and most predictable result I recommend whitening under the supervison of a dentist.

May 23rd, 2011 at 08:47 PM
Brooke Says :

can you give me more information on teeth whitening? I am getting married december – when would be a good time to have the treatment done? How longdoes it last? Does it hurt?thank you

May 23rd, 2011 at 08:47 PM
Elena Says :

I am interested in having my teeth whitened with the lazer treatment. Please could you tell me how much this will cost?

May 23rd, 2011 at 08:47 PM
Laney Says :

Hi, I would like to know the cost of zoom whitening treatment and of the home-maintenance kit

May 23rd, 2011 at 08:47 PM
Madelyn Says :

I have just finished invisalign treatment so attachments were removed and I was given a home whitening kit to use for 2 weeks. My teeth became very patchy after first whitening gel application but carried on as I was advised that this may happen but it would even out towards the end of the procedure. I have now been finished with the whitening gel for 5 days and teeth are still patchy with some areas a lot whiter than other parts it is very noticeable to me. Will it fade?

May 23rd, 2011 at 08:47 PM
Nathaniel Says :

It should fade you probably had patchy teeth to begin with and the whitening has just made these patches more apparent.

May 24th, 2011 at 08:47 PM
Reynaldo Says :

Hello, I am interested in having my teeth whitened and wondered if you could give me an indication of the cost involved.

May 24th, 2011 at 08:47 PM
Aleah Says :

Looking to have my bottom teeth and remaining top teeth laser whitened. Canyou indicate and approximate cost and time involved?

May 24th, 2011 at 08:47 PM
Jasmyn Says :

i have misalined teeth and a missing tooth, was wondering if this was the best way to straighten my teeth without getn a brace

May 31st, 2011 at 08:47 PM
Anissa Says :

hiya i was just wondering how much it is for teeth whitening, i am very healthy with my teeth,dont smoke or drink cofee,but theres still a tinge of yellow, i buy all home kits, latest toothpastes,but nothing seems to work,, so i want just a price so i can save and come get it done.also can i pay each week or does it have to be in full?

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