San Francisco Cosmetic Dentists

Teeth Whitening Options for a Teeth Grinder?

I’m a teeth grinder and routinely wear a night guard. So I can’t use the tray-based teeth whitening. Crest strips also fall off. Am I stuck and have to go to the dentist for laser whitening?

Actually, you can do teeth whitening with trays! Ask about custom trays from your dentist.

You dont need to wear whitening trays at night because most bleaching gels (provided by dentists) are ineffective after max 45 minutes. You can use the trays anytime during the day. At night, you can wear your nightguard. Your problem is solved.

There are also other options. Modern techniques allow for in-office bleaching in 30 minutes.

Good luck.

Maria M. Majda, DDS

San Francisco Cosmetic Dentist

Toothpaste to Reduce Sensitivity Before Teeth Whitening

I am extremely nervous now about the Zoom procedure. I never even considered pain involved until I read all these reviews. If there is a toothpaste that will help with the sensitivity prior to getting in the dentist chair, then I would like to purchase it. Thank you for your help!

Yes. There is a product called MI Paste Plus, which you can buy at most dental offices. MI Paste Plus consists of Calcium Phosphate and Fluoride. Using this paste prior and after treatment helps control sensitivity and provides better results for the whitening.

Start using it at least a week before doing Zoom Whitening.

Good luck.

Maria M. Majda, DDS

San Francisco Cosmetic Dentist