How to whiten ageing teeth

Aveline
I’ve had that done. It was amazing.
Now I have the gum thing from my dentist.

My dentist warned against bicarb toothpaste as it can erode the enamel.

I had mine done with a laser in a special clinic. Cost about £300 ten years ago. They were great at the time, but if you don't stick to using a straw when drinking they just get stained again. In fact I think my teeth are worse now than when I had it done. Wouldn't do it again but I might try the bicarb idea.

NanKate

There is a difference between the dentist whitening your teeth and having a dentist make a mould which you use each time yourself to whiten your teeth. It’s not cheap but it is the best thing I have done. People often compliment me on my teeth.

I had the mould made about 10 years ago for about £300 and twice a year I buy whitening syringes from the dentist. 3 in a box cost £60. I prefer the whitener that you put in for one and a half hours maybe a couple of times a month.

Yes, I have this too. It doesn’t cause any sensitivity and I already had sensitive teeth. It’s one of the best things I’ve done, apart from my implants (2.) You decide when your teeth are white enough and then only need to top up every couple of weeks.

Absolutely Maddyone. ? No sensitivity at all with this procedure for me either.

I have an implant which has been very successful I was about to have a second when COVID arrived and the dentist says he can’t do it now, but it’s at the back.

MineI think your friend has paid far too much for her composite bonding. You do not need to get all your teeth done, just those that are visible.

The enamel had worn off four of my lower front teeth, so my dentist recommended that these be done. It cost about £200. She said that it was not necessary to do them all, because the problem mainly arose with visible front teeth.

Doodledog

There is no peroxide in it (unless I am misunderstanding the ingredients list) and it is £5.30 a bottle. The generic stuff was about 30p.

I rest my case .

It states on the front of the bottle.

Hydrogen Peroxide so of course it does.

I like the comment about "using stealth" when your husband doesn't want you to do things to improve your appearance. That made me chuckle. I have the whitening trays I got from a former dentist years ago and gel I ordered online. It helps some but made one tooth look a little mottled so I don't know if it's a good idea, but may use it again tomorrow for a shorter time.

Interesting thread.

I remember as a child my mother giving me lemon juice, salt and bicarb - eek!

Costco sell kits for tooth whitening (Smile brand?), but having checked the reviews discovered that the ingredients do your teeth no favours, so stayed clear.

Following over a year of dental work - implants, replacing split fillings etc - I have recently invested in having moulds made by my dentist, and was given 4 syringes of 16% Carbamide Peroxide gel (there are weaker formulations especially for those with sensitive teeth).

The brand is White Dental Beauty, Novon enhanced formula (whatever that means).
Instructions were to floss and clean teeth then apply the gel in amounts no bigger than a grain of rice at the bottom of the mould.
Any more than this will spill over onto gums and sting, so a cotton bud is needed to clean up. I quickly learned that less is better; plus you can just target the teeth that need most attention.

Wear for at least 2 hrs. I tend to pop the moulds in last thing at night then on waking, I clean my teeth and the moulds, job done for a month. I used it for two weeks initially and was amazed at the control it offered - I did not end up with artificially white teeth, but just fresher and cleaner.
Easy peasy!

It did a super job of lifting the tea stains ( I drink Matcha and green tea) and although it wasn't supposed to, cleaned up the veneers too.

I do have sensitive teeth but was advised to keep using the one recommended for me by the dentist, Biomin - which has been a game changer. It is so effective I would never go back to anything else.

Thanks for your replies everyone. Lots of ideas there! I have a mould from years ago, might dig that out.

I watched 10 years younger in 10 days last night and there was a section on teeth whitening (at least I think it was on that programme). I seem to think that using bicarbonate o soda was not recommended as it destroys the top layers of the tooth. Would suggest watching it to check before using, or continuing to use the bicarbonate.

‘They work’ would do it for me where teeth are concerned. Rejoice in having your own teeth and they don’t cause you bother.

NanKate

There is a difference between the dentist whitening your teeth and having a dentist make a mould which you use each time yourself to whiten your teeth. It’s not cheap but it is the best thing I have done. People often compliment me on my teeth.

I had the mould made about 10 years ago for about £300 and twice a year I buy whitening syringes from the dentist. 3 in a box cost £60. I prefer the whitener that you put in for one and a half hours maybe a couple of times a month.

SNAP!! I did exactly the same thing! In 2008 had dentist whitening treatment cost same as you but so-so results but the exact mould of my teeth is brilliant and I too send off for whitening gel syringes from top reputable dentistry company and maybe 1-2times year usually around Christmas and my birthday in may I too up with 4 gels over a couple weeks and my teeth look great! Dentist gels go so expensive they really were ripoff and exactly same gels 4 for £50 ish is affordable.

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You can have your teeth whitened by the dentist but sensitivity can be a big issue for some. Only 'real' teeth will be affected, so take care not to have those bleached whiter than any porcelain that you might have in your mouth!

I use Repair and Protect toothpaste, a bit expensive at £4.50 - £5 a tube, but the effects are very good, with enamel being topped up onto the teeth.

If you do use a dentist he might warn you about lipstick. I had mine done and my dentist told me not to use lipstick while whitening it stains your teeth.
Sadly I am now back to the usual colour.

Let us know if it works

Grandmotheroftwo
Let us know if it works

I use smoker' s tooth powder about once a week, Eucryl, available from Superdrug for a few pounds.

I have a smile where my mouth stays shut...something to do with shape of jaw so am not bothered about colour of my teeth. Also I have never smoked. Anyway....I go to hygienist twice a year and dentist of course so I look after my teeth. My teeth never have been white...wonder if it is heredity.

BStP

Grandmotheroftwo
Let us know if it works

It arrived yesterday, so early days. The ingredients all look safe so I’m fairly confident it’s not damaging my enamel, they also claim it helps prevent sensitive teeth.

mysweetsmile.com/products/teeth-whitening-powder
mysweetsmile.com/pages/about-us

If you can find a toothpaste that actually does whiten your teeth, Colgate Sensitive worked for me, well and good.

But do please consult a dentist - some of the preperations and treatments sold for whitening teeth do so at the cost of weakening them.

I personally would rather have yellowing teeth that still are strong than decaying teeth or dentures - as I have never yet met anyone who was completely satisfied with their dentures.

Only proper whitening at the dentist will have any impact. I have had it, took about two hours, cost hundreds and made the tiniest difference. My gum’s became hugely sensitive too. I personally won’t have it done again but if it makes more of an impact on your teeth and you are able to afford several sessions then go for it! You won’t know until you try!

Peroxide for teeth! May as well use some domestos as both are bleaching agents. The peroxide may be a low strength but it's still bleach. The enamel on teeth is absorbent hence the slow change in colour, just as hair and skin do with age but different processes. I qualified as a registered dental assistant and then hygienist albeit many moons ago. Wouldn't touch any of the whitening agents either via a dentist or over the counter. If anything I'd try a toothpaste but certainly not anything expensive. We have been brainwashed via media to think we should be 60 years old yet have teeth the colour of a 4 year old. Cannit srand all those mouths with huge veneers and crowns, so artificial looking. Of course they go with the eyebrows, eyelashes and nails that are must haves nowadays.