What is the procedure when having your teeth whitened and the costs involved?

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procedure for whitening of your teeth?

What is the procedure when having your teeth whitened and the costs involved?
First you have to have your teeth cleaned the usual way. Then they make an impression of your teeth so that they can make a silicone frame in which you will be able to place the whitening material. When the frame is all ready, my experience was that the dentist performed the first whitening treatment. Then you get some whitening agents in a tube or syringe so that you can perform the treatments at home, two times a day for half an hour. All in all, the whole story takes about 3-4 weeks depending on the condition of your teeth. I was advised not to do the whitening treatment more than once as it weakens the tooth enamel. Also I was advised, in order to maintain the results, to use a whitening toothpaste. I am sure that the costs vary from area to area; I paid $400.
Reply:Involved are 4, 20 minute sessions in a row..total of 1 hr. 45 min to 2 hr.. The cost (what I paid) is about $400 american.
Reply:It involves having caps/moulds made for top and bottom rows of teeth.


You're given a carbamide peroxide solution which you inject into the caps/moulds. These you put onto your rows of teeth for several hours depending on the need.





A little of the solution is required. I injected too much last week and suffered the following night with tummy pains. I drank lots of water to flush out the toxins but it left me cold and shivery for a day or two. My dentist said there was absolutely no potentional harm in swallowing a mouthfull.





It does make a difference and cost me approx. £200





Best Wishes





Mary
Reply:Teeth loose their whiteness due to age,


cavities and eatingfood like coffee,tea,


cola which stain the teeth.Tobacoo and


some antibiotics also cause stains.


Commercial tooth whiteners use hydrogen


peroxide and are expensive and inconvenient.


A cheap and natural tooth whitening home


remedy uses few strawberries but certain


precautions have to be taken.I found the


information at http://tinyurl.com/ep7yg