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Dear SmilesIreland,Thank you for posting your question on RealSelf. I will do my best to provide an answer with the information provided.Both systems offer a reliable whitening system. Both brands have in office and at home options. I prefer the at home bleaching options as they are more successful but the in house option will give instant results (although do not seem to last very long). Your lifestyle will determine the length of time the teeth will remain at the shade that was achieved from the bleaching process.I hope that this helps.Best,Dr. Jenn
Unfortunately, temporary crowns do stain pretty quickly. You can always go back to your dentist and have them polish the temporaries.
Thank you for your inquiry. Yes, your whitening trays should completely cover your teeth for an even whitening. Also, this will effectively seal your teeth so whitening gel does not irritate your gums. You should definitely speak with your treating dentist and it should be a simple fix to make...
Thank you for your question. I would recommend not to eat for an hour and only foods, which do not have coloring in them. Consuming food containing color should be avoided for 48 hours.
Hi there, Typically immediately after brushing is the best time to whiten teeth, this is when your tooth surface is the cleanest with the least amount of food and plaque debris. Good luck!
You can use toothpaste specifically for sensitive teeth, such as sensodyne. I also recommend getting a fluoride rinse. Fluoride helps with tooth sensitivity by blocking the channels with which the fluid in your teeth travel. You can also take some ibuprofen to help with the discomfort. T...
When your dentist performs the root canal procedure, they can do an internal bleaching procedure using a bleaching product like Opalescence Xtra. This will rid some of the discoloration. In addition, you can also do an external bleaching procedure with in-office or take home whitening. If the t...
