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Teeth Whitening

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Hi guys,

As above, I'm a 35 non-smoker with looked after teeth. What are your thoughts? As in, yes/no. Home or professional application? Your personal results etc. Lasting effects, does it cause any long term damage?

Thanks.

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  • Browntoa
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    edited 9 February 2019 at 1:53PM
    Read this thread with good advice from toothsmith our resident dentist

    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5859864/teeth-whitening&highlight=whitening
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  • Browntoa wrote: »
    Read this thread with good advice from toothsmith our resident dentist
    Thanks! Linkage?
  • Browntoa
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  • JEN22
    JEN22 Posts: 612 Forumite
    I have has bleach trays made by my dentist and bleach safely at home. Its expensive but fab results. I only do it now every 6 months


    talk to your dentist
  • Toothsmith
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    JEN22 wrote: »
    I have has bleach trays made by my dentist and bleach safely at home. Its expensive but fab results. I only do it now every 6 months


    talk to your dentist

    Does it really need doing that often?

    Once done, then it stays pretty stable for years. I do sell extra syringes of the gel to my patients - but I try to discourage over-doing it. Normally, it's only surface staining that is spoiling the effect - and the regular hygienist appointment generally keeps things nice and sparkly!
    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.
  • JEN22
    JEN22 Posts: 612 Forumite
    I use the gel for 3 days. Should I use it for more that 3 nights to get the maximum effects. Its the gel that you wear in trays for 1 hour and a half
  • Toothsmith
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    Always use it how your own dentist instructs you, rather than anyone on the internet.

    I'm not sure exactly what system you're using, so I can't say if you're doing it right or not.

    All I was saying was that if you've done it - then the results shouldn't noticeably fade that quickly, and if they do - it's probably something on the surface, rather than within the colour of the tooth that's changing.

    A more effective way to brighten it up again would probably be a hygienist appt. This would not only brighten the teeth, but get rid of plaque & tartar build up at the same time - which re-doing bleaching doesn't do.

    I would guess the two things are a similar price, maybe a bit dearer to see the hygienist - but the hyg visit would also give you an oral health gain, which bleaching alone doesn't.
    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.
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