• Crooked teeth.
• Gaps between teeth.
• Teeth which are sticking out.
• Yellow or discolored teeth.
• Conditions where excess gums are visible while smiling – Gummy smiles.
• Dark gums.
• Ugly and artificial looking dental crowns.
• Other tooth defects such as fluorosis, tetracycline stains etc.
• Worn out teeth.
• Teeth which are disproportionate to the face (too big or too small) or with each other.
• Almost any concern with the smile can be corrected. Email us your pictures and we would be happy to help you out.

Treatment planning is the most crucial aspect for a successful outcome. This takes into account that each individual’s needs and expectations are different and a smile has to be designed, ‘tailor made’ for them. Since this is a blend of advanced science with an artistic flair, the aesthetic dentist performing this should have very high degree of expertise, experience, a natural ‘aesthetic eye’ and a passion for aesthetics to deliver an outcome that will exceed your expectations.

Smile makeovers can be completed within a time frame of 1 day to 1 week depending upon various factors.

• Our team of aesthetic dentists has been trained in various countries including U.S.A and U.K.
• We have performed over 5000 successful cosmetic dentistry cases.
• Our client list includes everyone from prominent celebrities, ministers, VIPs to students, housewives and corporate workers.
• In the right hands, smile makeovers are a onetime investment. We offer extended warranties on all our cosmetic dental work.

What is root canal treatment?
Root canal treatment (also called endodontics) is needed when the blood or nerve supply of the tooth (known as the pulp) is infected through decay or injury.

Why is root canal treatment needed?
If the pulp becomes infected, the infection may spread through the root canal system of the tooth. This may eventually lead to an abscess. If root canal treatment (RCT) is not carried out, the infection will spread and the tooth may need to be taken out.

Does it hurt?
No. A local anaesthetic is used and it should feel no different to having an ordinary filling done.

What does it involve?
The aim of the treatment is to remove all infection from the root canal. The root is then cleaned and filled to prevent any further infection. Root canal treatment is a skilled and time-consuming procedure. Most courses of treatment will involve two or more visits to your dentist. At the first appointment, the infected pulp is removed. Any abscesses, which may be present, can also be drained at this time. The root canal is then cleaned and shaped ready for the filling. A temporary filling is put in and the tooth is left to settle. The tooth is checked at a later visit and when all the infection has cleared, the tooth is permanently filled.

What will my tooth look like after treatment?
In the past, a root filled tooth would often darken after treatment. However, with modern techniques this does not usually happen. If there is any discolouration, there are several treatments available to restore the natural appearance.

What if it happens again?
Root canal treatment is usually very successful. However, if the infection comes back the treatment can be repeated.

What if I don't have the treatment?
The alternative is to extract the tooth out. Once the pulp is destroyed, it can't heal and it is not recommended to leave an infected tooth in the mouth. Although some people would prefer an extraction, it is usually best to keep as many natural teeth as possible.

Will the tooth be safe after treatment?
Yes. However, it is better to restore the tooth with a crown to provide extra support and strength to the tooth.

What about aftercare?
Root-treated teeth should be treated just the same as any other tooth. Remember to clean your teeth at least once a day, preferably with fluoride toothpaste. See your dentist for regular check-ups.

Am I a candidate for root canal treatment?
Root canal patients usually suffer tooth pain that is caused by an infected tooth and severe pulp damaged that is usually caused by an untreated cavity. If you have any tooth pain you should visit your dentist for a consultation.

Why is root canal treatment done?
If a tooth’s pulp, which contains nerves and blood vessels, becomes infected or damaged because of decay or injury, root canal treatment is often the only way to save your tooth and repair the damage. Endodontic treatment cleans out the infected pulp chamber and repairs the damage.

What are the indications for Endodontic treatment?
Any of the following symptoms or combination of these indicate the need for endodontic intervention:

• Spontaneous pain or throbbing pain during or after chewing
• Sensitivity to hot and cold foods or liquids.
• Severe decay or an injury (which can lead to an abscess or infection).

How is root canal treatment done?
Root canal treatment begins by your dentist numbing the area around the tooth to be treated. A hole is then drilled to the pulp area through the top or back of the tooth, and the canal is measured with an x-ray or electronic imaging to determine how much filling material will be necessary. The diseased pulp is removed, and the empty canal is cleaned out and filled.

After the procedure is completed, a temporary filling or cap is placed over the tooth. After a few weeks, if the tooth shows no signs of infection, the temporary filling is removed and the tooth is capped with a permanent crown.

What are Dental Crowns and Tooth Bridges?
Both crowns and most bridges are fixed prosthetic devices. Unlike removable devices such as dentures, which you can take out and clean daily, crowns and bridges are cemented onto existing teeth or implants, and can only be removed by a dentist.

How do Crowns Work?
A crown is used to entirely cover or "cap" a damaged tooth. Besides strengthening a damaged tooth, a crown can be used to improve its appearance, shape or alignment. A crown can also be placed on top of an implant to provide a tooth-like shape and structure for function. Porcelain or ceramic crowns can be matched to the color of your natural teeth. Other materials include gold and metal alloys, acrylic and ceramic. These alloys are generally stronger than porcelain and may be recommended for back teeth. Porcelain bonded to a metal shell is often used because it is both strong and attractive.

Your dentist may recommend a crown to:

• Replace a large filling when there isn't enough tooth remaining
• Protect a weak tooth from fracturing
• Restore a fractured tooth
• Attach a bridge
• Cover a dental implant
• Cover a discolored or poorly shaped tooth
• Cover a tooth that has had root canal treatment

How do Bridges Work?
A bridge may be recommended if you're missing one or more teeth. Gaps left by missing teeth eventually cause the remaining teeth to rotate or shift into the empty spaces, resulting in a bad bite. The imbalance caused by missing teeth can also lead to gum disease and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders.

Bridges are commonly used to replace one or more missing teeth. They span the space where the teeth are missing. Bridges are cemented to the natural teeth or implants surrounding the empty space. These teeth, called abutments, serve as anchors for the bridge. A replacement tooth, called a pontic, is attached to the crowns that cover the abutments. As with crowns, you have a choice of materials for bridges. Your dentist can help you decide which to use, based on the location of the missing tooth (or teeth), its function, aesthetic considerations and cost. Porcelain or ceramic bridges can be matched to the color of your natural teeth.

How are Crowns and Bridges Made?
Before either a crown or a bridge can be made, the tooth (or teeth) must be reduced in size so that the crown or bridge will fit over it properly. After reducing the tooth/teeth, your dentist will take an impression to provide an exact mold for the crown or bridge. If porcelain is to be used, your dentist will determine the correct shade for the crown or bridge to match the color of your existing teeth.

Using this impression, a dental lab then makes your crown or bridge, in the material your dentist specifies. A temporary crown or bridge will be put in place to cover the prepared tooth while the permanent crown or bridge is being made. When the permanent crown or bridge is ready, the temporary crown or bridge is removed, and the new crown or bridge is cemented over your prepared tooth or teeth.

How Long do Crowns and Bridges Last?
While crowns and bridges can last a lifetime, they do sometimes come loose or fall out. The most important step you can take to ensure the longevity of your crown or bridge is to practice good oral hygiene. A bridge can lose its support if the teeth or bone holding it in place are damaged by dental disease. Keep your gums and teeth healthy by Brushing with fluoride toothpaste twice a day and flossing daily. Also see your dentist and hygienist regularly for checkups and professional cleanings.

To prevent damage to your new crown or bridge, avoid chewing hard foods, ice or other hard objects.

How long can I have my dentures? 
Dentures typically last anywhere from 5-10 years. Even though your teeth are gone, your mouth and gums will continue to change shape for the rest of your life. Because dentures are artificial, obviously, they will not change with the shape of your mouth, and you will them replaced or adjusted. Also, make sure you see your regular dentist annually at least, so as to avoid any major problems you cannot identify yourself.

Will dentures make me look different?
Today, the technology behind prosthodontics has become so advanced that you probably will barely notice a difference in your appearance. Each set of dentures is personalized to your gums, lips, tongue...your whole mouth. Additionally, before you're given your permanent dentures, molds are made in wax for you to try them on and see how they look. The only difference in appearance you might have is the absence of decaying teeth, and the appearance of a healthy, beautiful looking smile.

Will dentures affect the way I speak?
Getting dentures for the first time is an adjustment, to say the least. There are many things you're going to have to practice a little to truly master - and speaking is one. Don't worry - it's not like relearning how to speak completely. You may experience some lisping at first, but it shouldn't take long to re-teach your tongue and lips where they go to regain you original speech patterns.

Will dentures affect the way I eat?
Again, it's all an adjustment. Yes, you may have some difficulty at first, but you've spent a lifetime learning a particular way of eating. Now, you'll just need to tweak it a little. Because your natural teeth are rooted deep in your mouth, you tear your food away from its source. Picture biting into a piece of fruit. Normally, you would tear the piece you want to eat right away from the rest of the fruit. With dentures, you will learn how to bite into the food, and not pull your head away until it is already in your mouth. A small adjustment, but it will take some practice.

How do I clean my dentures?
Like teeth, a dentist will recommend brushing your dentures after every meal. Obviously, this is not always a practical option. But you should clean your dentures as soon after you eat as possible. Take the dentures out and hold with your thumb and forefinger. Make sure wherever you're cleaning them, it's never over a hard surface. Put a towel down on the vanity, or make sure the sink is full of water. If you drop them, they won't break. Get a good denture brush and denture cleaner, both available in every day drugstores and brush thoroughly, as you would if the teeth were in your mouth. Avoid using bleaching agents, as they will discolor the pink acrylic for the gum line.

Should my dentures come out at night?
Probably. But check with your dentist. If your dentures are not in your mouth, there is usually extra care you should be taking with them - and you want to make sure you fully understand what that care is. You've spent too much on your dentures to not double check with your dentist.

How common is periodontal disease? 
Periodontal disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults, affecting more than three-fourths of all people, regardless of race, nationality, or socioeconomic levels. In fact, nearly half of all twenty year olds in the world have at least one periodontal pocket. The good news is that the earlier periodontal disease is detected, the more successful are the treatment results.

Whats the big deal if I lose a tooth? 
Besides helping us look good, teeth are important for a host of other reasons. For one, strong firm teeth enable us to chew our food more comfortably. Properly masticated food makes for better digestion. Everyone likes a healthy, bright smile. First impressions count. Besides making you look and feel good, teeth help us to speak clearly. People who have had the misfortune of losing all their teeth and wearing dentures, can have difficulty speaking. They also cant eat all the things they want, are often self-conscious about their "choppers," complain that they cant taste their food as well as they used to, and may even have trouble breathing when they sleep. Those are enough reasons to keep our teeth, and the best way to start is with good oral hygiene.

What are the signs of gum disease?
There are many signs of gum disease.

• Gums bleeding when brushing the teeth
• Red and swollen gums. Tender gums
• Gums pulling away from the teeth, exposing roots and creating recessions
• Pus between teeth and gums. Sudden swellings that are painful to the touch
• Loose teeth, or spaces suddenly appearing between teeth
• Teeth beginning to flare out
• A change in the way your teeth fit together/a different bite

It is important to note you may have periodontal disease and not experience any of these symptoms. Periodontal disease is silent and chronic, rarely giving an advanced warning that tissue destruction is taking place. Thats why it is important to have regular dental checkups.

How is gum disease diagnosed?
During an exam, the dentist or hygienist inspects the color and firmness of the gums. Teeth are tested for looseness. The bite is checked. At some point, a small measuring instrument - actually its a millimeter ruler - is gently inserted between the tooth and gum to measure the depth of the pockets. If the depths are greater than the norm of 1-3 millimeters, improved oral hygiene measures and more deliberate therapy may be suggested. This "periodontal" exam should be done at frequent intervals for all adults, especially when there is a history of periodontal disease in the immediate family (like a parent needing dentures by age forty).

X-rays should be taken at appropriate times to evaluate changes in the bone supporting the teeth. X-rays also reveal dental decay and can be useful in detecting a variety of abnormalities.

How can gum disease be prevented?
You are an integral player on the team charged with caring for your teeth. Without your steady involvement, the hygienist and dentist/periodontist are fighting an uphill battle. When a patient asks how frequently they really have to floss, its been answered somewhat tongue n cheek, "Floss only the days you want to keep them!"

Regular dental visits are essential to good dental health. In spite of daily oral hygiene measures, calculus (tartar) forms anyway. A professional cleaning by a dentist or hygienist will remove the hardened calculus off the teeth. Why bother if it only forms again? Because calculus acts much the way coral reefs do. It serves as a hiding place, with all its microscopic nooks and crannies, for the millions of bacteria hovering about the teeth. Remove the tartar, and flossing and brushing will be that much more effective in removing plaque.

Once my gums have been treated, am I finished with periodontists forever?
Not in most cases. As mentioned earlier, periodontal disease is a chronic condition that is not cured but can be stabilized and maintained. Periodontists have a great track record when it comes to getting periodontal conditions under control. Once the initial treatment has been completed, maintenance care is essential for future good oral health.

Periodontal disease often follows certain patterns. Pockets and bone loss usually begin in the maxillary (upper) molars, followed by the mandibular (lower) molars. In time, it will involve other teeth, as well. Once formed, periodontal pockets do not get worse on a daily basis. Rather, pockets can remain stagnant for long periods of time, only to have short bursts of problems when they worsen, only to become stabilized again. We call this periodontal breakdown "episodic." Along the way, abscesses can occur, and pockets and bone loss can progress to the point that teeth need to be removed. Treatment retards and, in many instances, can even stop this progressive gum/bone deterioration.

Who should get their gums checked?
Everyone would benefit from having a periodontal examination. Make certain your dentist or hygienist checks your pockets the next time you get your teeth cleaned. Its to your advantage to have subtle changes picked-up before they become serious.

• Replace one or more teeth without affecting adjacent teeth.
• Support a bridge and eliminate the need for a removable partial denture.
• Provide support for a denture, making it more secure and comfortable.

Every way you look at it, dental implants are a better solution to the problem of missing teeth.

• Esthetic: Dental implants look and feel like your own teeth! Since dental implants integrate into the structure of your bone, they prevent the bone loss and gum recession that often accompany bridgework and dentures. No one will ever know that you have a replacement tooth.
• Tooth saving: Dental implants don't sacrifice the quality of your adjacent teeth like a bridge does because neighboring teeth are not altered to support the implant. More of your own teeth are left untouched, a significant long-term benefit to your oral health!
• Confidence: Dental implants will allow you to once again speak and eat with comfort and confidence! They'll allow you to say goodbye to worries about displaced dentures and messy denture adhesives.
• Reliable: The success rate of dental implants is highly predictable. They are considered an excellent option for tooth replacement.

The ideal candidate for a dental implant is in good general and oral health. Adequate bone in your jaw is needed to support the implant, and the best candidates have healthy gum tissues that are free of periodontal disease. Dental Implants are indicated as a treatment option for:

• Replacing a Single Tooth: If you are missing a single tooth, one implant and a crown can replace it. A dental implant replaces both the lost natural tooth and its root.
• Replacing Several Teeth: If you are missing several teeth, implant-supported bridges can replace them. Dental implants will replace both your lost natural teeth and some of the roots.
• Replacing All of Your Teeth: If you are missing all of your teeth, an implant-supported full bridge or full denture can replace them. Dental implants will replace both your lost natural teeth and some of the roots

As you know, your own teeth require conscientious at-home oral care and regular dental visits. Dental implants are like your own teeth and will require the same care. In order to keep your implant clean and plaque-free, brushing and flossing still apply!

After treatment, periodic follow-up visits will be scheduled to monitor your implant, teeth and gums to make sure they are healthy.

What is basic dental care?
Basic dental care involves brushing and flossing your teeth regularly, seeing your dentist and/or dental hygienist for regular checkups and cleanings, and eating a mouth-healthy diet, which means foods high in whole grains, vegetables and fruits, and dairy products.

Why is basic dental care important?
Practicing basic dental care:

• Prevents tooth decay.
• Prevents gum (periodontal) disease, which can damage gum tissue and the bones that support teeth, and in the long term can lead to the loss of teeth.
• Shortens time with the dentist and dental hygienist, and makes the trip more pleasant.
• Saves money. By preventing tooth decay and gum disease, you can reduce the need for fillings and other costly procedures.
• Helps prevent bad breath. Brushing and flossing rid your mouth of the bacteria that cause bad breath.
• Helps keep teeth white by preventing staining from food, drinks, and tobacco.
• Improves overall health.
• Makes it possible for your teeth to last a lifetime.

• Brush your teeth twice a day-in the morning and before bed-and floss once a day. This removes plaque, which can lead to damaged teeth, gums, and surrounding bone.
• Use a toothpaste that contains fluoride, which helps prevent tooth decay andcavities. Ask your dentist if you need a mouthwash that contains fluoride or one with ingredients that fight plaque. Look for toothpastes that have been approved by the American Dental Association.
• Avoid foods that contain a lot of sugar. Sugar helps plaque grow.
• Avoid using tobacco products, which can cause gum disease and oral cancer. Exposure to tobacco smoke (secondhand smoke) also may cause gum disease as well as other health problems.
• Practice tongue cleaning. You can use a tongue cleaner or a soft-bristletoothbrush, stroking in a back-to-front direction. Tongue cleaning is particularly important for people who smoke or whose tongues are coated or deeply grooved.
• Schedule regular trips to the dentist based on how often you need exams and cleaning.

What is a Pediatric Dentist? 
A pediatric dentist has completed at least four years of dental school and an additional two years of residency training in dentistry for infants, children, teens, and children with special needs. Children are not just small adults. They are not always able to be patient and cooperative during a dental exam. Pediatric dentists are trained to examine and treat children in ways that make them comfortable.

At What Age Should My Child See The Dentist?
In order to prevent dental problems, your child should see a pediatric dentist no later than his/her first birthday.

Why are The Primary "Baby Teeth" So Important?
Primary teeth are important for many reasons. They help children speak clearly and chew naturally. They also aid in forming a path and holding a space that permanent teeth can follow when they are ready to erupt. It is important to maintain the health of primary teeth to avoid problems with developing permanent teeth.

What is The Best Way to Care for My Teeth?
Begin daily cleaning as soon as the first tooth erupts. Use a washcloth or soft bristled brush and water until the child is about two years of age. After that use a pea size amount of fluoride toothpaste on a soft brush but do not allow your child to swallow the toothpaste. Excess amounts of ingested fluoride can cause staining on developing permanent teeth. Children should brush at least twice a day. Supervise your child's brushing for best results.

Nutrition is very important to developing teeth. Make sure your child has a balanced diet and limit the frequency of sugar between meals. Limiting the frequency of sugars will help prevent tooth decay.

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends a preventive dental check-up every six months.

What is Baby Bottle Tooth Decay?
Baby bottle tooth decay is caused by prolonged contact with almost any liquid other than water. Putting your child in bed with a bottle of formula, milk, juice, or any sweetened drinks will cause this condition. When liquid from a baby bottle builds up in the mouth, the sugars in the liquid mix with bacteria that produce acid that attack tooth enamel. If you must give your child a bottle in bed it should contain only water.

Thumb Sucking and Pacifier Habits
Thumb and pacifier sucking habits will generally only become a problem if they go on for a long period of time. Most children stop these habits on their own. However, Dr. Judd will be happy to discuss any concerns that you might have. There aretreatment options if your older child needs assistance in ending his/her thumb sucking habit.

How Do Dental Sealants Work?
Sealants are clear protective plastic coatings applied to the chewing surface (pits and fissures) of the back teeth to help keep them cavity-free. The sealant application is painless and can be completed in one visit. Sealants should be applied to permanent molars as they erupt to prevent decay. Sealants that are properly applied and maintained help protect the chewing surfaces of your child's teeth. The American Dental Association recognizes that sealants play an important role in the prevention of tooth decay.

Grinding the Teeth At Night
Parents are usually very concerned when their children grind their teeth in their sleep (bruxism). Most cases of pediatric bruxism do not require dental intervention.

What Should I Do If My Child Falls and Knocks Out a Permanent Tooth?
The most important thing is to remain calm and find the tooth. Hold it by the crown rather than the root. Put the tooth in a glass of milk if available; otherwise keep the tooth moist in water. Immediately take your child and the tooth to the dentist. Time is critical in saving the tooth.

What is an orthodontic adjustment and how is it done?
When patients talk about getting their braces “tightened,” they are usually referring to having their braces adjusted. In the old days, archwires were very stiff. Every time the patient came in, the orthodontist would remove the wires and either adjust them before placing them back in the mouth, or change the wires completely. The stiff wires would put high amounts of pressure on the teeth and cause the patient to be very sore.

With the evolution of new materials and superelastic wires that deliver light, continuous forces, wires are changed less often, often with minimal patient discomfort. Sometimes, adjustments may only consist of changing the elastic ties around the brackets, or with self-ligating brackets just checking to make sure treatment is progressing properly.

What are elastics and what do they do? 
Elastics are removable small rubber bands that are worn to move your teeth in ways braces alone cannot. Elastics are used most often to correct bite problems. If you need to wear elastics, your orthodontist will tell you how to put them on, and whether you have to wear them all the time or only at night. Make sure you wear the elastics as directed by your orthodontist or your treatment may not progress.  Read more about elastics and other braces parts.

Is orthodontic treatment for adults different than treatment for children and teens?
Yes and no. Orthodontic treatment is similar because the braces and appliances used to move the teeth are similar. However, due to adult bone being more mature, treatment may take longer. Adults may be missing teeth or have worn down teeth so involvement with the restorative dentist may be needed to plan the final positions of the teeth and spaces. Also, adults are more likely to have damage to their gums or surrounding bone structures and may need to see a gum specialist before orthodontic treatment can begin. In kids, modifying jaw growth will help correct bite problems. However, in adults, because there is no growth, jaw surgery may be needed to correct severe bite problems.

I need implants or a bridge to fill in spaces of my missing teeth, but my dentist says I need to have orthodontic treatment first.  Why?
When teeth are missing, it is common for the remaining teeth to drift or tip into the space. This often creates a problem for general dentists because the uneven spacing is not ideal to place a restoration. Orthodontics can improve the spacing, align the remaining teeth, and correct any bite problems so that an ideal final restoration can be placed.

My orthodontist wants to slenderize my teeth.  Is this safe?
Interproximal reduction (IPR) is the removal of small amounts of outer enamel tooth surface between two adjacent teeth. It is a means to acquire additional space to create ideal tooth alignment. Alternative names include: slenderizing, stripping, enamel reduction, and reproximation.

Generally, interproximal reduction will not lead to an increased risk of tooth decay or gum disease. Some patients may experience sensitivity to hot or cold. Overall, this procedure is a very safe and effective means of creating ideal tooth alignment.

What is Tooth Jewellery?
A Tooth Jewellery is the latest fashion craze. Tooth jewellery classic designs are an elegant compliment to standard jewellery. When placed on the tooth, the jewellery creates a distinctive expression of one’s individuality.

There are 2 main types of tooth jewellery available: -

• Twinkles: - This is a collection of 24-carat gold and white gold jewellery. The jewellery is available in over 50 different designs with some including diamonds, sapphires and rubies.
  
  
• Dental Gems: - Are a range of glass crystals are available in nine different colours – diamond, rainbow, ruby, sapphire, emerald, emerald green, aquamarine, pink, sapphire light.

Is the Jewellery for males or females?
Both – there are many different designs which appeal to everyone.

How do you apply them?
The dentist will use a dental adhesive to apply the Jewellery to your tooth.

Does the application procedure hurt?
NO! – The procedure is similar to placing an orthodontic bracket on a tooth. There is no drilling involved and the procedure is completely painless

How long does the application procedure take?
The fitting procedure should take no more than 10 to 15 minutes

How long will the jewellery stay on my tooth?
The tooth Jewellery can last on your tooth indefinitely or for as long as you want it.

Will the tooth jewellery harm my tooth?
When properly placed by a dentist, the tooth Jewellery will not damage or harm your tooth in any way.

How do I remove the tooth Jewellery when I no longer want it?
If you would like to remove your tooth Jewellery then it can be taken off by a dentist at any time

 Is bleaching safe or does it damage the tooth?
To our knowledge nothing detrimental has been documented and microscopic research shows no changes to the tooth surface with use of 10% bleaching solution. Most research available was initially done with a 10% concentration. There is no literature that we have come across showing any structural changes or irreversible damage to the tooth structure whatsoever.

What are the side effects of tooth whitening?
All bleaching gel causes some degree of tooth sensitivity. This is sensitivity to cold/hot fluids and even air can cause discomfort. This is normal and an expected side effect. Some of the brands of bleaching gel contain desensitizing agents which claim to alleviate post bleaching sensitivity. From customer feedback, this doesn’t seem to be noticeably effective. All bleaching causes tooth sensitivity and we recommend to either discontinue use for a few days and the sensitivity will dissipate within 24-48 hrs.  Don’t be concerned as bleaching does not need to be done consecutively. You will get to the same whitening point, it will just take a little longer.

How long will it take for teeth to become their whitest?
Results vary. Some teeth whiten dramatically in just a few days, while others can take a few months. The majority of people whiten within 2-3 weeks.  The more yellow versus gray color you have in your teeth, the better the bleaching. Grey enamel similar to that of Tetracycline (antibiotic) staining is more difficult to bleach and can take a few months to achieve a result.

How long the whitening will results last?
Generally, immediately after bleaching, the color will fade slightly and then remain stable for approx. 6 months to a year, sometimes longer. It is recommended for maintenance to touch up your smile every 4-6 months with 1-2 applications.

Why it is not recommended to bleach your teeth or use whitestrips while pregnant or nursing?
No research has been done into bleaching teeth while nursing or pregnant, so manufacturers for liability reasons recommend NOT to bleach while pregnant or nursing.

Will bleaching gel whiten my veneers, caps (crowns) and bonding?
All bleaching agents used to whiten teeth will only work on natural tooth structure. This means that all dental work including but not limited to bonding, veneers, crowns (caps) and bridges will NOT bleach or whiten. All dental work would need to be replaced to match the newly whitened teeth.

What brand of bleaching system/gel does dentist.net recommend?
There is no objective research at the present time comparing the different tooth whitening systems or the effectiveness of various bleaching gels currently available. They all work, some bleaching gels just gets you there quicker. They will all eventually get you to the same bleaching plateau (maximum whitening). Results vary, some teeth whiten very well as others show minimal changes no matter what product is used. We recommend to stay with a brand or strength that has worked for you and to maybe try another brand or strength if you are unhappy with your current bleaching results.  Ultimately the choice of bleach agent is really a personal one.

Can I have a Valplast flexible denture as part of an NHS treatment? 
You will need to discuss this with your dentist, but typically they are usually only available as a Private treatment. 

I have suffered allergic reactions to dentures made from acrylic and metal materials; can I use a Valplast flexible denture?  
Valplast has a low reaction rate compared to dentures that are made from acrylic and metal, as it is a thermoplastic nylon which contains no acrylic monomer and a completely metal free colouring agent, making it an excellent choice for patients who suffer allergic reactions to acrylic and metal. 

Can I have additional teeth added to my Valplast flexible denture at a latter date?
In most cases yes you can. Your dentist will need to send your Valplast flexible denture to a certified Valplast laboratory to have the teeth added. This can take 3 – 5 working days, so for this period of time you would have to go without your denture.

How much does a Valplast flexible denture cost?
In order to provide a cost for a Valplast flexible denture you would need to visit your dentist who can advise you if a Valplast flexible denture is suitable for you and also the cost. Typically the cost of the flexible denture is determined by the number of teeth required. Also they can be slightly more expensive than a standard acrylic denture.

Do all Dental Practices provide Valplast flexible dentures?
More and more Dental Practices are now providing Valplast flexible dentures. Valplast International first introduced the original flexible denture material in 1953 and since then millions of patients worldwide have experienced the benefits of a Valplast flexible partial denture. Click here for details of some of the Dental Practices that provide Valplast flexible dentures.

What Guarantee is provided with a Valplast flexible denture?
All Valplast flexible dentures are provided with *Valplast’s life time guarantee. Click here for more details of the guarantee.

Can I use standard shop bought denture cleaners on my Valplast flexible denture?
Proprietary brands of denture cleaner are not recommended for cleaning a Valplast flexible denture, as they may contain ingredients that could damage the Valplast resin or its colour.

Valplast only recommended Val-clean to clean flexible dentures. Click here for more information on cleaning and caring for Valplast flexible dentures.