How do I whiten teeth with thin enamel that shows the dentin? I had acid reflux that is now under control. However my teeth are now yellow in hue due to my dentin. In office, and custom tray at home whitening have not helped.Any suggestions other then expensive veneers?
Answer: There may be no other choice Unfortunately, not everything works for everybody. By doing a "Deep Bleaching" process, you may be able to get the enamel AND dentin to lighten. However, whitening of teeth is unpredictable. Some people lighten very well and others not as much.
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Answer: There may be no other choice Unfortunately, not everything works for everybody. By doing a "Deep Bleaching" process, you may be able to get the enamel AND dentin to lighten. However, whitening of teeth is unpredictable. Some people lighten very well and others not as much.
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Answer: Whitening not always the answer As you have found out, whitening is not always the full answer. In your case I doubt it has done any harm, but if the colour is not what you were looking for, veneers are likely to be the best answer.You can go for composite veneers such as a product called Edelweiss, or a similar product from Coltene if your dentist provides it, or in office bonding of direct composite resins. Both are slightly cheaper but this is really a case if you get what you pay for. Good luck whatever you decide to do!Thomas Dey, BDS, MSc
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Answer: Whitening not always the answer As you have found out, whitening is not always the full answer. In your case I doubt it has done any harm, but if the colour is not what you were looking for, veneers are likely to be the best answer.You can go for composite veneers such as a product called Edelweiss, or a similar product from Coltene if your dentist provides it, or in office bonding of direct composite resins. Both are slightly cheaper but this is really a case if you get what you pay for. Good luck whatever you decide to do!Thomas Dey, BDS, MSc
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May 24, 2020
Answer: Whitening is conservative, but not always the answer I am a big fan of whitening. It is conservative and very effective as long as your teeth have enough enamel. The yellow part showing through is most likely the dentin and whitening is intended to work on the enamel portion.
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May 24, 2020
Answer: Whitening is conservative, but not always the answer I am a big fan of whitening. It is conservative and very effective as long as your teeth have enough enamel. The yellow part showing through is most likely the dentin and whitening is intended to work on the enamel portion.
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July 16, 2009
Answer: Crowns may be needed for heavily eroded teeth If your teeth are so eroded that the dentin shows through the translucent enamel on the front part of your teeth, you may have already lost all of the enamel on the back of your teeth. Whatever is left ( the dentin) will wear down much more quckly and will not bleach to a satisfactory shade
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July 16, 2009
Answer: Crowns may be needed for heavily eroded teeth If your teeth are so eroded that the dentin shows through the translucent enamel on the front part of your teeth, you may have already lost all of the enamel on the back of your teeth. Whatever is left ( the dentin) will wear down much more quckly and will not bleach to a satisfactory shade
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July 15, 2009
Answer: Full crowns may be a better option If the strength of your teeth is compromised by erosion then full porcelain crowns may be the best option. Your teeth will get cosmetic improvement AND structural re-enforcement.
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July 15, 2009
Answer: Full crowns may be a better option If the strength of your teeth is compromised by erosion then full porcelain crowns may be the best option. Your teeth will get cosmetic improvement AND structural re-enforcement.
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