I have already tried cheaper methods and they were not very good.
I would like to try the Brite Smile method where the dentist uses a blue light but am curious to hear from people who have had any procedure.UK only please.
2007-01-11 03:13:51 · 6 answers · asked by Niamh 7 in Health ➔ Dental
hi, I am a registered dental nurse and have been practising for 18 years...so the best tooth whitening method in my opinion is the one prescribed by a dentist and used in the home enviroment such as opalescence.This consists of having impressions taken of top or bottom jaw or both depending on what you wish to be bleached,a custom made tray is then manufactured to fit your mouth.In this tray in the comfort of your own home you place the tooth whitening product and wear for a minimum of 3 hours,most people tend to wear them over night and dont find them too uncomfortable.A trip back to the dentist up to 2 wks after initial whitening is normally required to check progress against the starting shade.The final shade reached is purely up to the wearer but it is important to note that once you stop "bleaching" there will be a small "bounce back" of colour as the effect of the whitening gel is to slightly dehydrate the tooth substance therefore making them look whiter.Also it is important to know that white composite fillings do not bleach as do not crown bridge work etc!so if you have any of those they will look darker in comparison.If you find after a few months or in most cases I have dealt with a year the teeth start to darken again you simply top up with more gel as you already have the trays.This normally depends on your diet,red wine,coffee etc!The initial ste up costs range from £250 to £300.This would be my prefered method as the "in chair" whitening system is quick the colour tends not to be as stable and they send you home with gel anyway.Also you have more control in which shade you end up with.The light I believe has the effect of heating the gel and making the process faster.Again I would prefer the gel as this I would think is gentler on the tooth....hope this helps
2007-01-11 05:56:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK . Its a laser whiting that what it is . And it's very good but most people get but off with the price . And if you keep looking around you will get it cheaper that £600 i know one place which does it for £570 . But not all dentist does it . The results are very good but don't get me wrong . If you have really yellow teeth and you mite me thinking that it would be grate to see my teeth white again . No that is not the way it work . It can make you teeth one a number of shades brighter . sorry about that .
2007-01-11 05:32:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's brilliant if you want instant results, however when your teeth stain again ( which they will do ). Will you want to fork out another £600.
I home bleach, and it works for me . Initially bleach every evening for 7 days, then top up when nessasary. You will need to get bleaching trays made throght your own dentist and use the bleach they supply. You should expect to pay £ 400.00 . for the trays and the bleaching agent.
It will make your teeth sensitive, i rinse round with water and then milk, try it it works for me.
Good Luck
2007-01-11 03:57:33 · answer #3 · answered by Nibbles 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ask Richard Hammond.
2007-01-11 03:24:18 · answer #4 · answered by Mental Mickey 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bleaching is illegal in the uk, due to the concentration of the bleach but you can use the stuff from the supermarket good luck if you can get it to work
2007-01-11 05:02:24 · answer #5 · answered by gillian b 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well.. you said.. UK...
2007-01-11 03:21:40 · answer #6 · answered by DanjoHart 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋