Most common questions used to investigate
Are you a smoker?
Great! Teeth that are not exposed to the effects of tobacco smoke can longer maintain the results of teeth whitening. Have you had a dental check up in the last six months?
Have you been diagnosed with cavities (dental caries)?
Do you have any composite filings on your front teeth?
Do you have dental crowns on your front teeth?
Do you have endodonticly-treated front teeth?
Are your teeth sensitive to cold?
Do you have a periodontal disease?
Common conclusions
Stains from smoking are often hard to remove because they have accumulated due to years of smoking. It is not impossible do lighten your teeth by a few shades even if you are a smoker, but the result may be compromised due to further consummation of tobacco. Talk to your dentist for more information on the best teeth whitening method for you.
Prior to the teeth whitening procedure, all teeth must be healthy and clean of dental caries and plaque. Schedule a dentist appointment and request that your teeth be cleaned before trying teeth whitening.
Composite fillings in your front teeth can be a problem during a teeth whitening treatment. Talk to your dentist for more information on the best teeth whitening method. He will maybe suggest you to replace old old composite fillings after teeth whitening.
In case you have crowns on some front teeth, teeth whitening may be difficult because the material from which the crowns made is resistant to whitening. Theoretically if you would want a teeth whitening procedure, you will be needed to replace old dental crowns with new crowns that match your teeth shade. Consult with your dentist and ask about the best teeth whitening options in your case.
You seem like a good candidate for teeth whitening, but it would be best for you consult with your dentist about this procedure first. One of the recommended procedures would be in office teeth whitening with opalescence gel and UV light.
Whitening of endodonticly-treated teeth requires a different procedure than other teeth whitening methods. The technique is known as internal or non-vital bleaching. The bleaching substance is placed inside the tooth by a dentist. Consult with your dentist and ask about the best teeth whitening options in your case.
Teeth whitening procedures are not recommended for people with periodontal disease and sensitive teeth because this can worsen your symptoms.
Since you have sensitive teeth the only option would be whitening with splint. These splints are made for each patient individually. These splints are transparent and they are worn for several hours during the day or at night while they are filled with teeth whitening gel. Either way consult with your dentist and ask about the best teeth whitening options in your case.
If you don’t have sensitive teeth or any other dental problems you are probably a good candidate for teeth whitening. Consult with your dentist and ask about the best teeth whitening options for you.
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