Is tooth whitening a good idea, or is it harmful for your teeth? How much does a regular whitening cost?
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I **** my teeth I would like to have them whitened and smoothened. However I have heard it is not a very good idea…
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I **** my teeth I would like to have them whitened and smoothened. However I have heard it is not a very good idea…
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August 11th, 2009 at 1:30 pm
Teeth whitening is fine just don’t swallow much of the solution ’cause it can make you sick at your stomach. Not that you would swallow it but it can make your mouth water ALOT & make you feel like swallowing, just spit it out. Also be careful to keep the gel off of your gums!! The stronger solution can “burn” your gums & if they get burned by the gel it kinda turns them white, they will recover but it makes them sore & looks weird to have white gums, of course! The whitening goes through each layer of your tooth until it whitens throughout so if you see spots, don’t freak, it will eventually change. Whitening can also ’cause your teeth to be sensitive but this is somewhat normal so don’t let it alarm you either ’cause it usually goes away too! It won’t hurt your teeth & you’ll end up with a nice grill so go for it. Just keep these things in mind & be careful when you apply! (over the counter at Wal-mart can be as little as $20. or at dentist office can run up to $500. & anywhere in between) The difference is the strength & how fast it works, the end resurt is usually the same. Dentist office can change in hours, brush on or store bought usually days to weeks.
August 13th, 2009 at 2:33 pm
Sometimes a bleaching at the dentist will cost anywhere from $200 to $400. They have a product at most dentist offices that you buy and take home for $50.
My experience was using crest whitestrips. They seemed to work well, however, after using them for a few weeks, my teeth became very sensitive to cold and heat. I started using Sensodine toothpaste and the sensitivity subsided. But when i stopped using sensodine, the pain came back. I dealt with the pain for a few months while using a regular NON WHITENING toothpaste (hoping not to recur even more sensitivity) And my teeth are much better now!
Anyway, whitening can damage your teeth if you do it terribly often. Next time i do it, i am going to a dentist so that i can be sure it is safe, and to ask any questions that were left unanswered from my last experience.
August 13th, 2009 at 11:17 pm
tooth whitening is good provided you have a healthy gum and teeth with no fillings.