Teeth Whitening: Q&A
Ask a Question
What Are Good Whitening/bleaching Products To Use With Invisalign?
I've read around that nitewite is the best. Is there a product that is equally as good, and cheaper, possibly? I also tried looking for the 10% but only found the 22%. I read online that I shouldn't try to bleach too much or too often so I was trying to look for a lower percentage. Thank you!
Tags:
14 Doctor Answers |
Asked by
roamingfireflies
in Rio Rancho, NM
+2
Invisalign and teeth whitening
In situations when patients undergo Invisalign treatment they should consult with their orthodontist, or dentist who prescribed Invisalign. But whitening the teeth with Invisalign is NOT a good idea and is not recommended due to a number of reason. It can damage the attachment of Invisalign "bracket" if you have them. It can damage the sift tissue. And the time during whitening period when the patient has different tray can cause a relapse of all orthodontic movement. You should...
more
+2
Whitening during Invisalign
NOT A GOOD IDEA! Invisalign is a great orthodontic process that uses thin, clear, retainers to move the teeth. It is a 24/7 procedure for many months. Whitening is a short term procedure. Overuse of these gels can potentially cause damage to the tooth and will probably cause a substantial sensitivity problem. Although most dentist supplied whitening gels are safe to use in the aligners, the temptation to overuse them is great.
When our patients come to the...
more
Springfield Cosmetic Dentist
+2
Whitening Under Invisalign Works
Try Liquid Smile with your whitening trays. I use it 2 times a week-It can whiten, maintain whitening, keeps bacteria in check and helps your breathe. Other whitening products work as well.
You might also like...
Real Stories
Power Swabs Stain out Swabs - Chicago, IL
I have tried other products and some work and some don't I guess. I tried crest, going to...
+2
Can you do whitening with invisalign
I do not recommend using the whitening liquid in the invisalign .The fit may not be proper holding place, and the time the whitening material remais on the surfaces of the teeth is not optimum. You have to be careful about the strength of the whitening cream as well. Any whotening material that you can get from your dentist is fine. My favorite are " Discus dental" products.
+2
Best teeth whitening products
There are many good teeth whitening products available nowadays. The professional strength products are available only from a dentist's office and have roughly about the same cost regardless of the brand. If you are concerned with using a whitener that is "too strong", then perhaps you should try an over-the-counter product? You can still have the same sensitivity as with professional products, but they are less expensive and...
more
+2
There are Lots of Great "Tray" type Teeth Whitening Products
You really dont have to look too far to find a product that will work. Some are available at your local pharmacy and others you can get from your dentist. There are also some teeth whitening companies online that make whitening products that deliver results as good as many of the professional products you can get from your dentist. Nitewhite is good and will provide great results. The Best product depends on what exactly is most important to you....cost vs. speed of...
more
Charlotte Cosmetic Dentist
+2
Whitening products
Any of the syringe type bleach products you can purchase from the dental office (often called touch up kits) will suffice. Depending if you have temperature sensitive teeth, you may want to go with a lower percentage bleach (10%) and bleach for about 1-2 weeks. A higher percentage bleach (22%) is good for getting bleach results faster. Some kits do come with an additional fluoride gel you can place in your trays after bleaching to help cut down sensitivity. Hope...
more
Charlotte Cosmetic Dentist
+2
Many bleach brands work well
I would steer clear from online sources of bleach, as they are poorly regulated and there is risk you aren't getting what you thought. The best method is to purchase from your dentist so you know what you are getting and they can monitor for any collateral damage. It is very safe, but some abuse CAN occur.
I like Nite White.
+2
Teeth Whitening With Invisalign Trays
Teeth whitening can definitely be accomplished using your Invisalign trays. You can get the bleach in different concentrations of peroxide. The 22% concentration is the best if you do not have sensitivity with your teeth in general. If you will wear them for 5-7 days for approximately one hour each session you will get a great result. Good luck.
+2
Whitening with Orthodontic Aligners??
A popular promotion is to provide free whitening when you purchase clear aligner orthodontics. This is performed at the same time you are undergoing treatment using the aligner trays to retain the bleach. While this may give you some whitening effect, in my opinion, this is not the best way to go about it. Studies show that the effectiveness and longevity of whitening is directly related to the amount of time that the whitening agent is in contact with the teeth...
more
Philadelphia Cosmetic Dentist
+2
Whitening products along with Invisalign
Whitening with Invisalign can be difficult. Normal Whitening trays are fabricated to the exact fitting of the teeth therefore, bleach trays are not able to be used since the Invisalign is moving your teeth. You need to ask your orthodontist whether the type of Invisalign trays you are using can work with a whitening agent or not. You do have the option of having an in office Power Bleach which takes about an hour. It is more costly but no take home...
more
Jacksonville Cosmetic Dentist
+2
Bleaching with Invisalign
Invisalign aligners can be used for bleaching, however, it would be better to wait until completion if there are many attachments as those areas will not bleach well. Also the aligners are not as tight as normal bleaching trays and don't cover the teeth fully many times near the tissue so these areas would also be ineffectively bleached. Once Invisalign is completed, a tight fitting bleaching tray can get the job done better and there are many products ranching from...
more
Mesa Cosmetic Dentist
+2
What are good Teeth Whitening Products to use?
It sounds like you have been researching how to do home teeth whitening. Whitening your teeth is still one of the most dramatic things you can do to improve your smile.
I find the way to get the best results relies less on a particular brand (although I use and recommend Nite White myself). The real key to getting good results with whitening is to have a good assessment. The key to results with teeth whitening is mostly about customizing the process to you.
Some people are prone to...
more
+2
Whitening with Invisalign
Dentists use many different companies for their whitening needs. All of them are pretty similar including Nitewhite, which we use in our office and all can give you a great result. The higher percentage that you find can increase the speed and effectiveness of the whitening, but also has been shown to increase sensitivity, so if you can handle 22% without sensitivity, then go for it. I also have found that the products from the office are much better than anything you can...
more
Cedar Rapids Cosmetic Dentist
Comments (0)