Be on the look out for Whitening Week coming soon to Ask the Dentist.
A week?s worth of great posts on the topic of teeth whitening, which always seems to be a popular topic here on Ask the Dentist, go figure.
What I want from you is any questions or issues you?d like addressed in this area.
Everything is fair game — leave a comment below or shoot me an email here.
So I open the discussion to you.
What do you want to know about whitening your teeth?
I’ve got the answer.
Mark Burhenne DDS
Mark Burhenne DDS is a family dentist and award-winning blogger who has written numerous articles on oral health and advised 
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My daughter wanted me to purchase Crest whitening strips the morning before her prom. I went to the drugstore to buy the product and it said that 5 days are required before you see results. Also, the product was not cheap…$50.00. What do you think of these whitening kits sold in pharmacies. Do they really work? Is the bleaching ingredient bad for your health?
Is whitening bad for you? I’m always happy with the results of whitening strips, but I’m always worried that I did some damage to my teeth. I would pay more if I knew it was safer for me and I wasn’t going to lose my teeth later on in life. It’s that tingly feeling that makes me worry I’ve done damage to my teeth.
Are some techniques better than others?
Which is better: Rembrandt or Crest whitening strips?
I’m 11 years old and all my teeth haven’t grown in yet. Can I still get them whitened?
Hi Mitchell,
A few parents have asked the same question, check out the answer here.
- Mark Burhenne DDS
I’ve heard rumors that it hurts alot if you get your teeth whitened. Is that true? Is there a way I can get them whitened without my teeth hurting?
Do crest whitening strips work? Is there an easy way to whiten my teeth?
how many times do I have to whiten to have ideal white teeth?
After I have whitened by teeth, does it go away over time? Do I have to whiten my teeth once a month/year to mantain the color?
What is the easiest, most painless, FASTEST way to whiten?
I can’t wait for this! Thanks Dr. B!
What is the most cost effective method of whitening your teeth on a budget?
I used whitening trays from my dentist when I was in fifth grade. Now I’ve read that whitening should be for adults only. Who’s right and have I done any permanent damage to my teeth?
I drink coffee every day but want to avoid staining so I have bleaching gel that I use with my trays retainer. It makes my teeth really sensitive the next day though, so I was wondering if you can overdo it with the bleach. How often should I be using the bleaching gel and trays and how much is too much? I was thinking of spreading it out to once a week – will that make a difference?