1 month post op of Kors Whitening, I have uneven teeth color and mixed results. Will the colors even out? (photo)

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I have done a month of the Kors whitening system at home and I have had 2 in office whitening procedures. My teeth are lighter but not dramatically (b1or b2 before procedure). My problem is that my teeth have white lines running through them and are not near as white at the top of the teeth. They are white at the ends and then darker at the gums. I haven't bleached for 5 nights. Will they even out? Why did this occur? This system was $1800 and I expected it to work better. :(

Scott Young, DDS · Answer

It is common for most of us to have teeth that are darker (more yellow) towards the gumline than at the edges of the teeth.  Even after whitening this tends to be the case the majority of the time.  I do not think that further whitening will even it out.  You have two choices:1. Consider the result of the whitening procedure to be complete and be satisfied with the result that you currently have. 2.  Considering having porcelain veneers placed that will instantly change the color to one of your choosing and will correct any alignment issues that you have.  This could be completed in two visits and would be significantly more in cost than what you spent on the whitening procedure.  Good luck.

Lance Timmerman, DMD, MAGD · Answer

If a person has very yellow teeth, whitening effects will be dramatic.  Conversely, very white teeth at the beginning means the results can underwhelm.  Variations in whiteness need to be determined WHY, as conditions like fluorosis are hard to change.  Usually the whiter areas remain whiter than the other areas, but often less noticeable.  Cases like that, if still not satisfied, means porcelain veneers are likely the only treatment that will make you happy.

1 month post op of Kors Whitening, I have uneven teeth color and mixed results. Will the colors even out? (photo)

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