I recently had bleaching trays made by a dentist. They do not cover all of my teeth surface. The tray only comes up between 1/2 to 3/4 up on the center two top teeth. Bottoms do not cover all of my bottom teeth either. He said that entire tooth does not need to be covered because bleach soaks in tooth and spreads. He said the gel whitens entire tooth even though gel is not placed on entire tooth. Please help. Is this correct? Also seem to fit so snug and tight that I can barely take them out.
Hello everyone, So my front left tooth is dead, it used to be a lot greyer (no photos sorry). I had it internally bleached about 4 years ago, unfortunately theres a slight grey cast returning. Heres my issue, I want to whiten all of my teeth and Ive been told home whitening trays are good (by a dentist) if I got this and separately whitened my dead tooth would this work? Then I can whiten all of my teeth, an internal bleaching is expensive and my all my teeth need whitening anyway.
Two problems: the trays are causing me to salivate a lot at night (sometimes I'm almost drooling, though I go directly to bed after putting them in, and lie on my back); my teeth are definitely whitening, but darker toward the gums. I'm thinking that maybe saliva is getting into the trays? How can I tell, and what should I do?
I started whitening my teeth using day white. Of course I got sensitivity with my teeth and gums. The problem is now I have finished my teeth arent really any whiter and my gums look as if they are receding. Personally I think The trays are quite loose and I have read that you should wipe away any gel that gets on your gums but my trays cover my gums about. Any advise thanks
I used an at home whitening kit from the dentist 5 weeks ago, and I have been experiencing considerable sensitivity in my top teeth ever since. One tooth aches constantly, and all teeth are set off by cold water and air. I am using sensitive toothpaste, a soft toothbrush, MI paste in my trays daily, and fluoride mouthwash, not to mention various painkillers. I have been to the dentist and had X-rays, which show nothing. Please help, I am constantly anxious and depressed over this
Have 16 crowns, 6 veneers; used Philips NiteWhite (22%) 1 time, 3 years ago (2014) (used several times previously w/ no prob,); trays removed next am, whitening leaked, swollen gums; 2.5 yrs, later, swelling never went down or changed to this day. My dentist used a laser to remove 100% bacteria, nothing; 2 periodontist visits and they couldn't figure it out. I have no pockets, my measurements are fine. Use waterpik, floss, electric toothbrush-- daily. Turned down for deep cleaning. Suggestions?
I went today to pick up my teeth whitening trays. When I got home I realized the top tray doesn't fully cover the two front teeth by a significant amount. The dental assistant checked them before I walked out and didn't notice a problem. Does this matter?
My dentist said to use the gel as often as I see fit. My teeth are dramatically whiter for the first few days, then gradually lose their whiteness over the next few weeks. Is it safe to bleach my teeth once or twice a month or will there be negative side effects? I have minor sensitivity but nothing too terrible (yet). Thanks!