Teeth Bleaching

I am talking about the actual root of the tooth, not the tooth itself. I have discolouring that shows through my gum, the tooth is crowned – so does’nt need bleaching, just the root above/bnehind the gum.

If so……. was it successful? was it expensive?

hate to be the bear of bad news, but it sounds like what you are seeing is metal. There are different types of crowns. I am assuming that you have a porcelain fused to metal crown. Meaning the inside of the crown is metal (silver in color) and stacked on the outside is porcelain, which is tooth colored. Some dentists request that their be a "metal collar" on the crown. It could be that the dentists’ intentions when placing this crown that the margins be set below the gumline (subgingival). Unfortunately over time, your gums can receded, and this "metal" becomes more visible. There is no whitening/bleaching agent that will fix this. The only option would be to have the crown removed and a new one made, this time specifying all porcelain or empress (there are a few other, you can consult with your dentist). Translucency is the key to aesthetic crowns.

If it is actually the root of the tooth that you are seeing, which can vary from yellowish to brown, there is still no way to whiten it. No matter what type of bleach/whitening agent you use NOTHING will change the color of the root surface. I’m sorry

I got tooth whitening stuff from my dentist. I put the moulds on and after 5 minutes it hurt quite a bit. i looked in the mirror and saw that my gums were white. I quickly took the moulds off and wiped off the bleach so that there was none left on my gums but they are still white. What should I do?

Nothing. It’s the peroxide and it will go away. The same thing would have happened if you had brushed your teeth with liquid peroxide. Give it 20 minutes or so, rinsing your mouth with plain water may speed the process.

Hi everyone, i just wanted to ask, what are the best, most effective, and affordable teeth whitening products that can be purchased from a local pharmacy? There are so many different kinds, i don’t know which ones are good or not, which ones work or not, so yea i just wanted to ask for you opinion.

P.S. I was thinking about trying the Listerine whitening pen because so far from what i have seen, it the cheapest teeth whitening product, have anyone tried it before? if so, how did it work out? Thanks

Homemade Teeth Paste – Cheap, safe and effective natural way to keep your teeth white over time
The home recipes for whiter teeth is a paste consisting of baking soda, hydrogen peroxide, table salt and a dab of toothpaste. The hydrogen peroxide should not be swallowed at all.

The recipes of teeth whitening paste is :

3 Teaspoons of hydrogen peroxide
2 Teaspoons of baking soda
1/2 Teaspoons of table salt
Some toothpaste

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http://www.teethwhiteningbest.com/teeth-whitening-remedies-homemade-paste.htm

I just had my braces taken off and would like my teeth whiter before i start school…

any strip that reallly work?

and if i combine strips with whitening toothpaste will that speed up the process?

I can say that most of my patient’s have had some measure of success with the Crest Whitestrips, some more than others. Our office uses the Supreme which are 4 times stronger than what you can get in the store, but the others will work as well but take more time and possibly more than one kit. The results are usually pretty quick, noticeable in the first few days, best in a week or longer.If you can, do yourself the favor of using them right after you get your teeth cleaned as any staining and buildup (tartar, plaque, or orthodontic cement) will impede their ability to work. They will not whiten any white fillings you may have, but whiten uniformly. Also, don’t use fluoride toothpaste before putting the strips on (same reason). You should not drink or eat anything dark for at least 1/2 hour after using the strips.
The strips/trays are your least costly whitening method as compared to custom made trays or in office whitening ($500.00+) All of the methods (strips, trays, custom trays, in office whitening) have the potential to make your teeth temporarily sensitive, but will not harm the enamel. If you get sensitive use the product every other day in conjunction with a sensitive tooth toothpaste. You might try to drink dark liquids through a straw and don’t smoke. Most whitening toothpastes just remove stain on the surfaces of your teeth and therefore are not so effective. Whatever method you use it will not whiten your teeth for life, as you age your teeth will get darker and may need to be whitened again.

Good luck!

JAMRDH – a dental hygienist

* the whitening toothpaste in addition to the strips might make them sensitive

I am looking for a nice teeth whitener.
Please do not suggest crest, They hurt like heck.

Or if you have any home remedies or tips, that would be fine.

Thanks a lot!
What do you think about this?

On aluminum foil, spread tooth paste and baking soda and cover the teeth. Leave it for an hour, than brush teeth after. (twice a week)

Chewing aluminum foil is really bad for your teeth. If you aren’t chewing it that sounds like home made dental trays.

Just dip a wet toothbrush into baking soda and brush with that once or twice a day. The powder will polish your teeth without scratching the enamel.

What is the best way to keep teeth white apart from not drinking coffee, coke, smoke and brush three times per day? Do genes have anything to do with natural coloration and is it the same for men and women? Do liquids like Simple White and bleeching help or hurt teeth?

bleaching actually hurts it. when dentists x-rayor put a special light to your teeth they can tell if you’ve used bleaching products. it damages your teeth and you also risk the chances of taking off the enamel. hence yellow teeth forever. yes genes can play a role but a small one. it has to do with your daily habits. some people are more cavity prone due to genetics. i would recommend baking soda and crushed up strawberries mixed with water. the natural acid from the strawberries whitens your teeth and baking soda does as well and it is safe because strawberries are made for eating naturally, and baking soda is in most tooth paste anyway. so mixing the two, which is what is recommended in some health books i’ve read, is supposed to work. it is the only safe way i know other than the things you’ve mentioned.

I am having a tooth extracted, after which I will need either a bridge or implant. But I also have teeth that are rather yellow, and I want to get them bleached. If I get the bridge put in before the bleaching, will there be a problem from mis-matched colors?

Or should I get the bleaching done first? That seems backwards to me, since the color is so much less important than replacing the tooth. But if it’s necessary, that’s the way I’ll go.

BEST TO BLEACH PRIOR TO FINAL RESTORATION BECAUSE ONCE MADE THE COLOR OF THE PORCELAIN CAN’T BE BLEACHED OR CHANGED.

I have been using plasma arc (Litex Dentamerica) along with everbrite power bleach kit since last 2 yrs and have carried out bleaching for many patients. I never found the results as dramatic as claimed by the manufacturer or as advertised in many websites. Am i missing out something during preparation or my expectations too high. Dental colleagues kindly share your experiences.

We have used several brands of "Power Bleach" in offices I have worked in.They all work about the same. I have used Rembrandt Sapphire, Ultradent’s brand(no light required) and Discus Dental’s Zoom. They all work, but you will get the best results with a follow up of take home tray whitening for 5-7 days. I look at the in -office procedure as a jump start to the whitening process and not the final product. I know that some systems claim to not need this, but have found that this works the best and gives the longest lasting results.
I change the whitening solution every 10-15 minutes and make sure to pumice the teeth prior to starting the process. I also use a product called GrinRx before the first application of whitening solution and to remove the solution . It is a surfactant and I find that it does help enhance the process.You can buy it through a professional website.
Also, if a person starts out rather dark and on the grayer scale, your results will not be as dramatic. The best results seem to be on patients in the yellow-brown scale and not too dark to begin with. No matter what type of whitening you use, it all has some relapse and needs to be maintained. That is why we make trays for our patients,even if they have great results with the in-office whitening.

Take care
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