should i get my teeth cleaned by a dentist before using a whitener?

Question

or does it matter

Answer 1

I wouldn't recommend having your teeth 'cleaned' by a dentist. But I WOULD recommend a 'cleaning' by a hygienist. That way any tartar would be removed so the whitening will be more even. Then an exam by a dentist will make sure that there aren't any hidden problems that may cause discomfort of pain during the process.
If you are regular in your checkups, you wouldn't have to go in specially before you whiten. You should be okay as long as any treatment diagnosed was completed and you don't build up tartar excessively.

Answer 2

It doesn't matter if you whiten your teeth without a professional cleaning, but if you haven't had your teeth cleaned by a dentist for a while, you should get it done. If you have plaque and tartar buildup on your teeth, the whitener's effects won't last as long, because all that stuff on your teeth will continue to "grow." Also, what you'll end up doing is whitening any deposits of tartar and such, so the whiteness on your teeth will be uneven after you use the whitener. It is always a good idea to have your teeth cleaned regularly. Because what whiteners cannot do is keep your teeth and gums healthy. So no matter how white they are, if they're dirty and you get cavities and/or gum disease, your mouth will eventually look awful anyway.

Answer 3

having the hygienist polish all the existing stain from yuor teeth is a great way to begin your bleaching process. it does matter because if you don't ou may end up with teeth bleached unevenly