Teeth Whitening: Q&A
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How Do I Choose the Right Shade of White for my Teeth?
see many people - especialy on tv, that get to much whitening for teeth. smiles look as if would glow in dark. what should i get in tooth shade from teeth whitening that looks natural?
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One common line of thought is not to make you teeth...
One common line of thought is not to make you teeth whiter than the whites of your eyes.
More importantly is for the patient and the dentist to communicate as to what the patient’s expectations are and then letting the dentist help guide the patient as to what is appropriate for that patient’s age and gender.
There is no “right” shade of white. But it is important for the patient and the dentist to agree before treatment is started as to what is the final goal as far...
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Denver Cosmetic Dentist
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TV and celebrities have made the super white look very...
TV and celebrities have made the super white look very much in demand. I think, though, that for most people this is much too white. Your dentist has shade guides that can show you the best color for you.
It is important to also consider the type of stains on your teeth. Dark or grey stains are harder to whiten and special care must be taken. Yellow or brown stains are easier to whiten and bring to a brighter shade. White spots are often caused by taking in too much fluoride; we can blend...
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As with all light-accelerated whitening systems, you...
As with all light-accelerated whitening systems, you cannot pinpoint the exact color that you want to achieve out of the treatment.
Everyone’s teeth whiten differently, depending on your diet, your oral health, and the types of stains that you are trying to whiten. It is impossible to end up with glow-in-the-dark teeth like Ross on Friend’s because everyone has a threshold color that they will eventually reach and cannot go beyond. This will be your natural tooth color without...
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Bay Area Cosmetic Dentist
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Light but real is best. Never whiter than the whites of...
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How white should you go?
This is such a personal preference. Most teeth will only get "so white" anyway with just bleaching. For those with stubbornly stained teeth, porcelain veneers can make your teeth whiter than you can achieve with bleaching. In general, I've been seeing people move away from "super white" teeth to a more natural, yet still bright and beautiful color. You can go light without them looking too fake as long as they are not too opaque, meaning...
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Opinions of white and not white enough vary from person...
Opinions of white and not white enough vary from person to person, as does the effectiveness of bleaching products. Some people simply don't get much change in color from bleaching.
When I have done smile makeovers for models or pageant contestants, it almost seems as if there is no such thing as too white. With the bright lights shining and camera lenses doing what they do, the smiles that look natural in daily life don't look as nice.
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The shade of white is all based on personal preference....
The shade of white is all based on personal preference. Some people want the Hollywood look. Others want their teeth to look white but natural.
San Diego Cosmetic Dentist
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Keep it natural.
The best look will be the one that looks most natural. Take your age and skin tone into consideration. The general rule of thumb is that teeth should not be whiter than the whites of your eyes. Remember that the goal of esthetic dentistry is to mimic nature. Best- Dr. Elizabeth Jahanian.
Corona Cosmetic Dentist
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Hollywood smiles are white
with the advent of teeth bleaching there is a new shade of white. we recommend that all cosmetic cases undergo both laser bleaching and take home tray bleaching systems prior to final shade analysis. we recommend that the patient meets with our master ceramist to determine final shade and characterization. this will give you a better understand of color and what works with your skin tones ect.
Los Angeles Cosmetic Dentist
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How white is appropriate?
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Some people want "white as I can get" and some want " slightly lighter to look more youthful. Zoom whitening is quick but there is little control as to the amount of whitening. Home tray whitening allows you to monitor the shade as you progress. For the whitest shade possible, use Zoom followed by trays at home.
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Final color is your choice
The final color is a personal thing. People who we concerned about controlling the shade of whitening should use take home trays. I usually ask the patient to use them one hour per day for 7-14 days. If they are happy with the color on a particular day I ask them to do it for three more days as the color will slightly fade when they stop
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The only tip I feel is necessary is to choose a shade...
The only tip I feel is necessary is to choose a shade that is right for you - one that suits you and your skin tone. You don’t want a white that no one notices, whilst at the same time you don’t want to be blinding your friends.
London Cosmetic Dentist
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The whiteness teeth can achieve varies by their inherent...
The whiteness teeth can achieve varies by their inherent color.
Really dark or stained teeth cannot be significantly whitened
Yellowish teeth can be made whiter
Normally white teeth can be significantly whitened
However, consistent or over-bleaching can yield an unnatural bluish hue. I have seen too many cases of over-bleached teeth that looked and were unhealthy.
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