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Advice on Teeth Whitening Discussion Thread
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if only he was0
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If you've paid a lot of money for something, and it's not working, I'd be back there finding out why it's not working and what the person who had sold me that service was going to do about it.
What contact have you had with the dentist since the start?How to find a dentist.
1. Get recommendations from friends/family/neighbours/etc.
2. Once you have a short-list, VISIT the practices - dont just phone. Go on the pretext of getting a Practice Leaflet.
3. Assess the helpfulness of the staff and the level of the facilities.
4. Only book initial appointment when you find a place you are happy with.0 -
twice, once to have it reviewed and once as a crown had fell out .Some of my teeth have went a bit white, others havent etc.i have an appt to see him in 6 weeks but i think my syringes will be finished by then0
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That's fine - if the result isn't what it should be, he should make suggestions and modifications and carry on until it does work.
On the odd occasion when it doesn't go to plan with me, I supply more gel until it does work. (Without extra charge), unless it gets excessive, then we either decide to abandon treatment, or the patient pays a reduced rate for the extra gel.How to find a dentist.
1. Get recommendations from friends/family/neighbours/etc.
2. Once you have a short-list, VISIT the practices - dont just phone. Go on the pretext of getting a Practice Leaflet.
3. Assess the helpfulness of the staff and the level of the facilities.
4. Only book initial appointment when you find a place you are happy with.0 -
are there any home remedies that you would recommend?0
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In a word - no.
The stuff you read about lemons or strawberries rely on the acidity of the fruit. That etches away the enamel, and before you know it, you've got a severe case of errosion on your hands requiring several thousand pounds worth of remedial work.
There is a huge thread in this section somewhere about tooth whitening. I expect this will get merged into it presently.How to find a dentist.
1. Get recommendations from friends/family/neighbours/etc.
2. Once you have a short-list, VISIT the practices - dont just phone. Go on the pretext of getting a Practice Leaflet.
3. Assess the helpfulness of the staff and the level of the facilities.
4. Only book initial appointment when you find a place you are happy with.0 -
Hi, my dental surgery is offering beWhite home whitening system for £199. does anyone have any experience of this or an opinion on whether its as good as the others mentioned on here e.g.britesmile, enlighten?
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For those who are using Poladay/Polanight how are you finding it?
I bought the 9.5% Poladay but am only on day 3.
xxI have realised I will never play the Dane!
Where are my medals? Everyone else on here has medals!!
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For those who are using Poladay/Polanight how are you finding it?
I bought the 9.5% Poladay but am only on day 3.
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How long did your dentist say to use it for?
Day 3 is very early. I had a 14 day programme and didn't really see any effect until day 5. I was on the 15% polanight stuff.I'm a Forum Ambassador on the housing, mortgages & student money saving boards. I volunteer to help get your forum questions answered and keep the forum running smoothly. Forum Ambassadors are not moderators and don't read every post. If you spot an illegal or inappropriate post then please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com (it's not part of my role to deal with this). Any views are mine and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.com.0 -
Not actually gone through my dentist! I know I will probably be shouted at for that!
I wasnt really expecting to see results so early, I just wondered what people thought of the results.
Are you pleased with your course Silvercar?
xxI have realised I will never play the Dane!
Where are my medals? Everyone else on here has medals!!0
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