Question 1

want to know do orthodontists whiten teeth before braces?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: Not part of their normal treatment. Also, best time is after treatment, as part of the tooth is covered with the bracket during treatment. You do need a good cleaning before braces are placed.

Question 2

what can be done to whiten teeth with braces?

Accepted Answer

Braces: Teeth should not be whitened while wearing braces. The whitening, if it works at all, will work only where the teeth are not covered by the brackets, leaving blotchy light and dark areas.
The most important thing to do to keep your teeth from getting stained is brush and floss thoroughly after every meal and at bedtime. Follow the oral hygiene advice of your dental hygienist.

Question 3

i was wondering, do dentists really whiten teeth after braces?

Accepted Answer

Some do: If you are asking if whitening is effective after braces the answer is yes.
If your question is it part of the orthodontic treatment, it is usually not.

Question 4

is it safe to get braces a month after having laser teeth whitening?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is safe.  Talk to you dentist, and orthodontist, about maintaining your tooth shade while in orthodontic treatment.

Question 5

will peroxide really whiten teeth ?

Accepted Answer

No: Hydrogen peroxide 3% is not strong enough to do any real whitening.. If it was, there would be no need for the other whitening products or professionally applied gels. You may see a "slight" change in color, but probably not what you are looking for. You will need to use otc products or have it professionally done at your dentist for a better result.

Question 6

how can you whiten teeth without damaging them?

Accepted Answer

Wrong Sequense: Any whitening system that you can commercially purchase should only be used after the dentist has gotten the stains out of the enamel structure of the tooth, and taken care of any cavities that exist.  Otherwise you will be trying to whiten over a deep stain = failure or you will be trying to whiten a cavity = can potentially kill the nerve of the tooth.

Question 7

what is the most effective way to whiten teeth?

Accepted Answer

Teeth whitening: There are different methods to whiten your teeth ranging from whitening toothpaste to custom fitting whitening trays that you insert a gel into , and in office procedures using a special light for quick treatment . See your dentist to determine which option is best for you.

Question 8

could you tell me ways to whiten teeth for a night?

Accepted Answer

The only immediate : Whitening method i know that whitens your teeth safely in a about an hour are the professional in office systems used by dentists.  Hope this helps.

Question 9

what is the best whitening method to whiten teeth?

Accepted Answer

Whitening: Every one is different. For most people in-office and/or take home techniques work best. Strips and whitening toothpastes less effective. Talk your choices over with your Dentist after first makes sure you are healthy.

Question 10

is there a way to naturally bleach/whiten teeth?

Accepted Answer

No, maybe, yes: Well maybe, since hydrogen peroxide is the teeth whitening active ingredient which is a naturally occurring substance, then, yes 

see your dentist for an in-office teeth whitening procedure (zoom!) or to make take home custom fitted trays.

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