I see other questions on here but none that fit my description. I used a bleaching gel kit(44%) with a retainer three days in a a row until the third day i experienced mild stinging as well as small areas of my gums turning white. I'm assuming because of maybe tiny lacerations on my gums. The next day i had white puss like residue over the areas that were stinging and i was able to rub it off. I think it caused small receding, If so will it grow back? or should i stop and go to a dentist?
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November 15, 2012
Answer: Check fitting of trays and amount of bleaching solution
From your description it sounds that some micro fractures occurred in your central teeth and were filled with coffee/tea. The recommendation will be just to continue to whiten the teeth and avoid colored drinks
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The reason for discoloration is that you have a very large bonding on that tooth. Because the bonding material is much more porous than your enamel, it tends to absorb stains and pigmentation in food or drinks. You can have it repolished by your dentist and if the problem is...
The color of your smile is affected by two factors: how light or dark the central part of your teeth are (the dentin), and the clarity (or translucency) of the enamel that covers the outside. People with the whitest teeth have a fairly light center color, and then enamel that is opaque and hides...
