Teeth whitening

Stu8706

I have had a gum shield made by my dentist. The dentist gave me the mould that they used.

I would like to have teeth whitening trays made 2 questions:

Can I send the moulds away to have a whitening trays made?

Can anyone recommend a company to use?

Thank you all

Stu

brook2jack

Why not ask your dentist to do this safely , legally and effectively?

Your teeth may have moved, the models can be chipped, worn , and trays have to be very very very accurately fitted to work safely and well.

It is illegal in the UK and Europe to be able to buy over the counter whitening gels of a sufficient strength to whiten teeth. Any one supplying them over e.g. the internet is knowingly breaking the law so you have no guarantee what chemicals you are putting inside you.

If you had a windshield made because you grind your teeth you may not even be suitable for whitening so you really need to chat to your dentist about this.

Stu8706

My mould is brand new I have just picked it up from my dentist.

Sadly my dentist cannot send my moulds away to have trays made as they are a military dentist and it is a service they do not provide.

My gum shield is a sports gum shield. I will buy the gel from my wife's dentist but cannot afford the cost of the treatment but have the moulds so would like to use them.

Thank you for your post

Stu

brook2jack

You cannot just buy the gels from your wife's dentist.

Legally they have to see you, assess you and supervise the first placement of the gel. They then have legal responsibility for your treatment. The assessment will have to include a dental health check and x rays , if necessary. They cannot just sell you the gel.

Save up and do this safely.