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A 26-year-old member asked:
I want to whiten my teeth at dentist and i am on birth control pills is that safe? is the pills affect to this procedure ( whiten teeth by laser)?
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Dr. Gary Sandleranswered
Dentistry 56 years experience
Tooth whitening: I see no problem with using a professionally administered or dispensed whitening system. We don't really use lasers but very bright lights and it has be shown to be no more effective than non-laser treatments. It's more the concentration and length of time in contact with the teeth.
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Dr. Joel Doyonanswered
Dentistry - Cosmetic 38 years experience
No problems: Teeth whitening and oral contraceptives are safe to take or use at the same time. Usually it's oral antibiotics and oral contraceptives that you need to be cautious about using at the same time unless you use additional safety precautions while having intercourse.
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Dr. Lawrence (larry) Korenmananswered
52 years experience
Isn't a problem!: Laser whitening is the fastest and most comfortable way to do this in the dentist's office. We do this routinely and patients are very happy with the outcomes.
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Dr. Paul Grinanswered
Pain Management 38 years experience
It is very safe: The best system is a professional teeth whitening without laser or any other light, followed by home whitening system with custom trays for the long term effect. If done properly no side effects or pain or discomfort. You will be very happy with the results.
Consult with your dentist for more information.
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Dr. Daniel Rubensteinanswered
Dentistry 53 years experience
Whiten teeth: It is safe. BC pills have no effect on tooth whitening. Tooth whitening has no effect on BC pills.
Check with your dentist if you need information on his/her tooth whitening recommendations.
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A member asked:
I am 27 years old. Is laser teeth whitening more effective if you're older? I asked my dentist about laser teeth whitening and he said that he didn't think i'd see much of a difference because of my age. I think my teeth are stained, but maybe they're not
Dr. Jonathan Scharfanswered
Cosmetic Dentistry 51 years experience
I : I don't think age is as important as other factors. The nature of the staining and the original starting shade influence the ability to whiten moreso... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
What free things can you ask dentist to do now 18(get certain free things) before I'm 19, E.g. can I get teeth cleaned/whitened? I've got bad staining
Dr. Scott Methvenanswered
Dentistry 22 years experience
Ask your dentist: Some dental offices will give you free bleaching just for becoming a patient. A lot of offices use this to bring in new patients. Cosmetic dentistry... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Can you tell me the best way to whiten the teeth. I have sensitive teeth i.E. It occasionally bleed. My dentist told me to use banana skin to whiten?
Dr. Gary Sandleranswered
Dentistry 56 years experience
Whitening teeth: I highly doubt banana skins will whiten your teeth. There are many ways to whiten your teeth. First address the sensitive teeth issue. Make sure you h... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Isthere any way i can whiten my teeth so they become pure white without doing them at the dentist with a bunch of chemicals?
Dr. Wenjay Sunganswered
Podiatry 16 years experience
No: A dentist has specialized instruments to clean your teeth first. You'll need your teeth properly cleaned first before you can whiten them and if you ... Read More
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Dr. Wenjay Sung commented
Podiatry 16 years experience
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Welcome, hope it was helpful.
Jun 27, 2013
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Want my teeth whitened, my dentist says I have healthy teeth but they don't look very white. Is there an age restriction for this?
Dr. Gary Sandleranswered
Dentistry 56 years experience
Tooth whitening.....: Discuss the various whitening options with your own dentist. Personally, i recommend custom trays for at home use. There is no specific age to start... Read More
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