I had Polus laser whitening at 10am yesterday morning and my teeth were really sensitive afterwards. My gums were also white for about an hour after. This morning, although the sensitivity in the teeth themselves had reduced, my gums are really sore and bled an awful lot when I brushed my teeth. I'm terrified that this may be lasting damage. Is there anything I can do to alleviate the bleeding? Thanks. Lou, Manchester UK.
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Answer: Chemical irritations to gums while bleaching is temporary
I often am asked this question by patients interested in brightening their smile. They want to know how quickly they will get results and how long those results will last and what their maintenance will be like. I explain that tooth bleaching is exactly like working out with a...
Yes, it is possible to whiten individual teeth using whitening gel in custom-made trays. The dentist can make trays that have space for the whitening gel only on the selected teeth to be whitened. As long as the patient does not overfill the tray with gel, the gel should not be able...
Unfortunately, crowns, veneers, and bonding material can not be whitened. Only the natural tooth structure is affected by whitening products. If the shade of your front crowns is really bothering you, you can have the crowns replaced. But you should whiten your teeth to achieve...
