Question:
I'm a newbie to this group, but i need some advice. I've been reading
posts in this forum about at-home teeth bleaching, but I need to know
which brands are the most effective for the money. My teeth are yellow
because I smoke cigarettes (no brown stains at all, though), and I want
to get them bright again.
Answer:
First step---Dental check-up/exam by dentist
Second step---Fix any dental problems
Third step---Decide if you want to take a chance with OTC products with
limited predictability or go with a kit prescribed by a dentist
Fourth step---begin bleaching
The particular brand does not seem to make a lot of difference. I have not
been impressed with OTC, but perhaps others have had good results--I have
not seen good results from OTC brands.
You're a dentist...prescribe one for me. Not talking about that OTC
junk...the PROFESSIONAL take home kits. I've done searches on search
engines, and have found prices that vary from about $100-$300...you're
the dentist...just want your advice or any other dentist's advice on
which company sells the best fitted trays and bleaching gel with money
being the key constraint.
There are no best brands. We (dentists) pay about the same amount for the
basic kit regardless of manufacturer. The active ingredient is the same.
The flavoring, color and viscosity changes from brand to brand. You are
paying for the dental office time to take impressions, pour the models,
modify the models, form the trays, trim the trays and instruct you on their
use. Find the dentist you like best and go full speed ahead. I charge
$250.00 for full mouth bleaching. Some offices charge more, some charge
less.
The fit of the tray is relative to the quality of the impression and the
care spent in making the tray. (The tray is made in the dental office--not
pre-made).
