Jsmoke if your gums were inflamed I suggest putting it in the bin.
My understanding is:
- Lower concentrations have the least complications. They work but it takes time.
- The higher concentrations e.g. in office whitening cannot be left long enough on your teeth for it to have a lasting effect.
- High concentrations have a higher risk of complications
I advocate gentle treatment and only if there is a clinical need.
There is no evidence that the blue lights and UV lights make any difference – those techniques were grandfathered in the past – with no supporting evidence.
Plus if you do the in-office whitening you then sit up with sensitive bright white desiccated teeth after watching some 1980’s DVD like Four Weddings and then giving paid hundreds of pounds for that chair time you get home whitening which obviously works.
So I just do the home whitening. It is cheaper and has the best evidence for safety and effectiveness.
Begbie
Begbie’s opinion is supported by scientific peer-reviewed journal evidence. I learned something today! His degree is in the post.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10518865
Unlikely to match the whiteness 4 to 6 weeks of dentist supervised home whitening but may be useful to maintain the result afterward.
Fusion
I like Colgate toothpaste, smile at your dental nurse and ask her for a lifetime supply of Sensodyne. We have tons of it. I use that because it is free. Any supermarket toothpaste with around 1400 ppm is fine.
If you don’t like dental treatment like me use industrial toothpaste
http://www.colgateprofessional.co.uk/products/colgate-duraphat-5000ppm-fluoride-toothpaste/overview
If you are a mars bar mouth use that. You can get a prescription for it or buy it from your dentist. It is very good. I recommend it to adults who insist on getting tooth decay in adulthood.
Mark A’s right everyone I speak to likes the Crest Strips.
If you have yellow teeth like a rat getting tooth whitening supervised by the dentist is going to improve your smile.
Done correctly it is very safe and long lasting.
Bassmansam
Gingivitis is inflamed gums the treatment is regular effective tooth brushing; it is totally reversible. Periodontitis is the loss of the supporting tissues, the dental gum and bone. Smoking is a major risk factor. The treatment is meticulous home care and regular dentist or dental hygienist tooth cleaning. It is not reversible and even with great dental care it can slowly progress.
Baking soda has no fluoride in it so make sure you use regular toothpaste. These things are unlikely to effectively bleach your teeth.
Having teeth professionally cleaned removes the adhering plaque and calculus which does pick up stain (tannins) easily so it will make teeth look better. It is also a good idea to have that carried out before dentist tooth whitening.
Aim and a similar shade to the whites of your eyes for a natural look.
Girls are good at attending with a friend, you may get a discount that way!
Pod x
