teeth bleeching

Newport81

Hi just need some advice, my teeth are stained from smoking and drinking tea, ive had them lasered before i was in agony afterwards as wasnt excpecting the sensitivity, but it soon wore off, i wasnt impressed at all with the results and friends said they didnt notice much of a difference!
Anyways that was two years ago, a friend of a friend is selling 36% bleach he got in japan or somewhere and his teeth are sparkling, i was wondering does anyone know if this is a too high percentage to use for me? what could happen would my teeth be in agony? Ive seen on cheapotc.com that they sell creststrips 'supreme' with 14 % should i go for these? as i used the premium ones before and didnt notice much of a result?

Thanks for your help in advance...

MonicaBing

Am a smoker and tea drinker myself, so i empathise with the teeth staining issue, but a couple of appointments with my Dental Hygienist sorted me out. Can you not try that? its cheaper and waaaaay less painful on you pet!

Am having extensive Dental work done myself so they were pretty stained, and after my first appointment, my teenage son of all people commented to me that my teeth were lovely!!

Bleaching just sounds so extreme and im the most self conscious you'll ever meet about their teeth and yet i wouldnt do it:o

Newport81

thanks monica bing haha

i got them cleaned only last week, so its just the yellowness i wanna get rid of, i want them white!! lots of ppl bleach them just wanna know what ppl think? is the 36 % thing to high? wish there was someone i could ask befor i order it...

MonicaBing

Ah jayziz, can you not ask your hygienist? What would they recommend? Im luck enough my girl rocks! But if its any help to you, i have an appointment with her tomorrow at 3 and can ask her opinion on it for you, (i went to school with her so id have an insider track with her!!);)

Newport81

i dont know my hygenist so am not in the habit of popping down to her and asking her questions?!? yeah if u could ask that would be grreat thanks.

MonicaBing

No worries my love, will post back tomorrow evening and let you know..:)

MonicaBing

Hallo lovey, me again!:D Spoke to my hygienist today and i mentioned your query to her, she's not happy advising without seeing but she said, it sounds about right the 30 odd %....everyone is different but she advises you make a consultation beforehand...She recommended smiles in dublin?

Hope that was someway helpful to ya..happy schmilin'...:D

Newport81

nice one thanks a mil for that, have used smiles n galway thats where i got the lasering done, gonna give the 36 % my mate has a bash anyways so fingers crossed!

BumbleB

36 % is very high most hygenists use 30 % and I use 30 % peroxide in my job and I have to wear full acid gear handling the stuff.

bobby77

wow! 36% home bleach. That is very strong stuff to be using at home.
There is always a danger of bleach burns on your gums, which are very painful.
I'd caution against using a bleach that strong, remember thats stronger than the bleach used by most dentists when they do laser bleaching.

On the note of laser bleaching, you need to make sure that your teeth have been cleaned by a dentist before hand, Giving the bleach a good surface to work on.
There is a skill to lsr bleaching, best results will be from a dental professional not a beautician.
Laser bleaching opens the micro pores in your tooth enamel. Meaning your teeth will stain very easily for a week after the lasering while the pores are still open.
You should use a follow on kit after a week or so to get rid of any superficial surface stains you pick up in that time.
A reputable dentist wil advise you of this. It will explain the price differnce between a proper service and some of these cheaper services you here about.

dentalnurse

Oh my god!! 36% ? the average is 16 i think. your teeth will get way to sensitive. no way no i wouldnt use it, if your teeth were that sensitive with the last treatment can u imagine what this would do to u!!! has the dentist ever scaled and polished your teeth??? with the regular prophylaxis paste?? that should work!!! voice your concerns to your dentist. now i havnt seen ur teeth u could have fillings on ur front teeth that pick up stains maybe?? if so the only way to get rid of the stains is to re-do the filling and that means taking away more tooth!! let me know!!