Dental Advice

[Lola UK]

I don't have any crowns on my teeth but I've also been toying with getting mine whitened by my dentist. My teeth have been discoloured from quite a young age due to medical issues when I was a child. The thing I'm concerned about is apparently whitening can heighten sensitivity - can anyone testify to this?

They may be a little sensitive as you whiten, but the sensitivity does not last. You can use sensitive toothpaste whilst you whiten at home which can help.

Please know you’re not alone. The dentist is my biggest fear! Last Thursday I had surgery (while awake) to remove a snapped tooth that was hanging out the gum and they ended up having to drill right up there. It took over an hour and I had 6 stitches. Ive never had a tooth removed before so I was literally shaking the entire time. I also now have decided I want tooth whitening and I know so many places offer different things, one thing I have seen is a local dentist offers an at home whitening package that is less invasive than actually sitting in the dentist chair. They’re around £80, I was quoted £240 for the actual dentist to do it.

People keep telling to me buy the over the counter whitening stuff but I just don’t trust them and want them done properly. Also, anyone reading, have you had a tooth pulled and then had a fake tooth put in its place? I feel awful as you can see it when I smile really big and I’m so aware it’s missing

Hi, to replace a missing tooth your options are an implant (costly and relies on good bone support) a bridge (relies on the teeth either side) or a removable appliance (denture)

 

[Emzykins]

They may be a little sensitive as you whiten, but the sensitivity does not last. You can use sensitive toothpaste whilst you whiten at home which can help.


Hi, to replace a missing tooth your options are an implant (costly and relies on good bone support) a bridge (relies on the teeth either side) or a removable appliance (denture)

Thank you for that! I have great teeth everywhere else so a bridge may be an option. I’ve never had to look into anything like this before. I’m not private but I may well go private for something like that. Thanks again

 

[Emzykins]

Please know you’re not alone. The dentist is my biggest fear! Last Thursday I had surgery (while awake) to remove a snapped tooth that was hanging out the gum and they ended up having to drill right up there. It took over an hour and I had 6 stitches. Ive never had a tooth removed before so I was literally shaking the entire time. I also now have decided I want tooth whitening and I know so many places offer different things, one thing I have seen is a local dentist offers an at home whitening package that is less invasive than actually sitting in the dentist chair. They’re around £80, I was quoted £240 for the actual dentist to do it.

People keep telling to me buy the over the counter whitening stuff but I just don’t trust them and want them done properly. Also, anyone reading, have you had a tooth pulled and then had a fake tooth put in its place? I feel awful as you can see it when I smile really big and I’m so aware it’s missing

 

[Lola UK]

Thank you for that! I have great teeth everywhere else so a bridge may be an option. I’ve never had to look into anything like this before. I’m not private but I may well go private for something like that. Thanks again

My advice? If you have an NHS dentist see if they will do it for you, this will cost about £200. If you go privately, look at costings, sometimes you are halfway to paying for an implant, which is IMO is the best option for replacing a tooth, especially if it’s at the front! Most places offer payment plans also. That’s what I would do if it were me! Good luck!!

 

[mcfeez]

I don't have any crowns on my teeth but I've also been toying with getting mine whitened by my dentist. My teeth have been discoloured from quite a young age due to medical issues when I was a child. The thing I'm concerned about is apparently whitening can heighten sensitivity - can anyone testify to this?

 

[TwooTwooTwitTwitTwoo]

Thank you for that! I have great teeth everywhere else so a bridge may be an option. I’ve never had to look into anything like this before. I’m not private but I may well go private for something like that. Thanks again

I'd highly recommend a bridge. I went for the implant option first but the dentist didn't do a graft first so unfortunately not only did the implant fail but my jaw bone actually splintered when the implant post was put in.

I used to have totally straight top teeth but they moved during treatment and are now wonky and crossed behind each other on one side. It's affected my confidence really badly.

If I had my time again I'd have opted straight for the bridge. Permanent bridges tend to only attach to a tooth on one side (cantilever - which I have) whilst temporary ones tend to be fitted to a tooth on both sides.

I'm sure there are loads of people who have successfully had teeth implants done but just wanted to warn of the potential complications.

 

[Base2019]

Believe it or not the summer is the best time to whiten your teeth especially if you suffer from sensitivity from the whitening… nothing worse than getting it done in winter and the cold wind hitting your teeth makes it so much worse. I would go for the whitening via the dentist. Get some of the sensodyne toothpaste for this time. If you have any particular sensitivity in one area you can pop the sensodyne on as like a paste aswell which would also give relief.

Go for it though - great to get it done in the dentist. Excellent confidence boost.

P.s stock up on some reusable straws for during and after whitening for tea/coffee etc

 

[cushtybert]

I’m trying to pluck up the courage to go to my dentist. I had a couple of caps fitted about 20 years ago and I want them redoing. I also
Want my teeth whitened, I know this is going to cost a lot of money but this is something I want to do for me to feel more confident. Anyone else been through this?

 

[dottynotty]

I don't have any crowns on my teeth but I've also been toying with getting mine whitened by my dentist. My teeth have been discoloured from quite a young age due to medical issues when I was a child. The thing I'm concerned about is apparently whitening can heighten sensitivity - can anyone testify to this?

The night zoom whitening can make them really sensitive - mine were really bad but it’s only while you are whitening them and it goes after. I found the day white not as bad. Think it depends what your dentist uses.