Love the fact that during the video you mentioned "your dentist". I have found it difficult to find the best option in terms of selecting a dentist. In your opinion what do you think is the best way to go around picking the best dentist or orthodontist? Also curious on your particular case as an expert in the area itself. As someone starting Invisalign soon, appreciate your videos a lot. Thank you!
Seeing an orthodontic specialist for orthodontic movement is prudent due to extra training and experience. Orthodontists are dentists with additional orthodontic training in a residency program. Use the AAO orthodontic locator to find one near you. Also friends and family are good referral resources.
I’ve heard a dentist recommend for sensitive teeth doing a higher percentage with lower time instead of lower percentage for longer time, I’d love to know your thoughts on this
Can you elaborate on the cleaning aspect? I have some gel strips in my fridge I’m about to use again but haven’t had a professional cleaning in 9 months. I don’t want to trap/sandwich the bad stuff - if that makes any sense. Am I overthinking this?
I heard you can put a little sensitive toothpaste such as Sensodyne on your teeth and then and then apply the trays to your teeth with the whitening in them. is that true that you can do that and it helps with sensitivity?
That’s a very interesting question. Some research has been done but we are still pretty far from widespread practical clinical application. www.labiotech.eu/medical/dental-enamel-biopolymers/
Can I start whitening treatment while I am also doing Invisalign treatment? How do you receive gel treatments? Is this prescribed by our dentist? Thank you for your videos, they are so helpful as I start this journey!
Thanks for letting me know that the videos are helpful. To answer your question, whitening is sometimes done during ortho treatment but the attachment may get in the way. Most patients wait until they’re done with treatment to start whitening. However, you can talk to your orthodontist because there are whitening products for people in treatment that you can use. Good luck with your treatment.
Good question. Retainers are stiffer and tighter fitting than bleaching trays. This can lead to bleaching material squeezing out of the trays into your gums, causing gum irritation and less than ideal amount of bleaching solution in the actual trays.
With the understanding that a person isn’t swishing these highly pigmented drinks in her/his mouth after drinking through a straw, would using a straw help keep the visible portion of your teeth from staining?
Using a straw can minimize staining and acid contact with your teeth, especially when positioned toward the back of your mouth. Remember to maintain regular oral hygiene practices, and opt for water whenever possible. Reminder: My content is not intended to diagnose, treat, or provide dental advice. It is for information and educational purposes only and not meant to replace the advice or care of your treating provider. This is general advice and does not establish doctor patient relationship.
Great question. Yes, it is unavoidable. That’s why in-office treatment is more effective. Dry isolation and higher concentration of bleaching solution.
The information you gave me in this video is amazing. You covered all of my questions and concerns. You spoke about causes of yellowing teeth and solutions. I have to tell you, all the videos out there do not educate us nearly enough! Thank-you Dr Bailey!
The frequency of teeth whitening treatments will depend on the method you choose and your individual goals for the treatment. If you are using over-the-counter teeth whitening products, such as whitening toothpaste or strips, you will likely be instructed to use the product on a regular basis, usually once or twice per day, until you achieve the desired level of whiteness. If you are using professional teeth whitening treatments, such as in-office whitening or take-home whitening trays, your dentist will likely recommend a specific treatment plan that includes specific instructions on how often the whitening solution should be applied. The treatment will typically be less frequent than over-the-counter whitening products and you may need to wait a period before next whitening to avoid over-whitening or tooth sensitivity. It is important to note that, regardless of the whitening method you choose, it is not recommended to whiten your teeth every day, as overuse can cause tooth sensitivity and damage to the tooth enamel. Additionally, after you reach your whitening goal, you will need to maintain your whitening result by practicing good oral hygiene, eating a balanced diet and avoiding staining foods and drinks such as coffee, tea and tobacco. It is always better to consult your dentist to determine the best whitening treatment plan and schedule for your individual case.
My orthodontist sold me the crest emulsion kit. And said it could be used with the trays (I just got my aligners today). But I have buttons on my teeth... should I not?
Great question. Most whitening toothpastes maintain, but will not likely make a huge difference in whitening teeth. It’s really about finding a flavor that you like for toothpastes.
A few caveats: tight fit of aligners may squeeze bleaching liquid into gums causing irritation. The attachment bubbles uses up extra bleaching material if you fill it up properly. If you don’t fill it up, some parts of your teeth may not get whitened evenly.
Hi I made the mistake of using too much gel and my teeth were in so much pain. Now I use VERY little and I’m getting no pain but feel like it isn’t working :(
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All of your videos are very informative...thanks for all those information.
Thanks for the nice comment. I’m glad you found them to be helpful.
Really informative videos! This is the only channel about Invisalign turned out to be useful, thank you
Thanks for that. I’m happy to hear that the videos have been helpful. 😀
Your videos are very helpful. I learned so much from your tutorials-I wish my orthodontist was half as helpful.
Thank you for the nice comment and best of luck with your treatment.
Thank you for this video. It is very helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you! Great explanation!!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you, it was very helpful.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting :)
Can I use my aligners to whiten my teeth instead of the customize trays?
Yes you can
Love the fact that during the video you mentioned "your dentist". I have found it difficult to find the best option in terms of selecting a dentist. In your opinion what do you think is the best way to go around picking the best dentist or orthodontist? Also curious on your particular case as an expert in the area itself. As someone starting Invisalign soon, appreciate your videos a lot. Thank you!
Seeing an orthodontic specialist for orthodontic movement is prudent due to extra training and experience. Orthodontists are dentists with additional orthodontic training in a residency program. Use the AAO orthodontic locator to find one near you. Also friends and family are good referral resources.
Use a straw :)
All of your videos are super helpful, thank you!!!
Glad you like them! Thanks for taking the time to post this comment - it really helps other people to find this channel.
I love coffee and im addicted . How long do I have to wait to drink coffee after I'm done wearing the gel? 😫
Use a straw
Have you had clients with aligner trays who have used it?
I’ve heard a dentist recommend for sensitive teeth doing a higher percentage with lower time instead of lower percentage for longer time, I’d love to know your thoughts on this
Different providers have different philosophies. Stick with the advice from your dentist since they can monitor you and adjust treatment accordingly.
Can you elaborate on the cleaning aspect? I have some gel strips in my fridge I’m about to use again but haven’t had a professional cleaning in 9 months. I don’t want to trap/sandwich the bad stuff - if that makes any sense. Am I overthinking this?
Great question. Brush well before bleaching and schedule a cleaning. The best time to bleach is after a professional cleaning.
@@TrayMinder Thank you so much!
I heard you can put a little sensitive toothpaste such as Sensodyne on your teeth and then and then apply the trays to your teeth with the whitening in them. is that true that you can do that and it helps with sensitivity?
How likely do you think a synthetic enamel will one day be available for cosmetic purposes?
That’s a very interesting question. Some research has been done but we are still pretty far from widespread practical clinical application. www.labiotech.eu/medical/dental-enamel-biopolymers/
Thank you that was really helpful
That’s great to hear :)
so helpful! ty for this!
Thanks for the feedback :)
Thank you for all the info! How long should I avoid staining food (coffee, wine, berries) after using a 35% strength gel?
Ideally forever but who wants to do that? Probably a few days.
ty, nice logo an analogies btw
Thanks, that’s great to hear.
Can I start whitening treatment while I am also doing Invisalign treatment? How do you receive gel treatments? Is this prescribed by our dentist? Thank you for your videos, they are so helpful as I start this journey!
Thanks for letting me know that the videos are helpful. To answer your question, whitening is sometimes done during ortho treatment but the attachment may get in the way. Most patients wait until they’re done with treatment to start whitening. However, you can talk to your orthodontist because there are whitening products for people in treatment that you can use. Good luck with your treatment.
@@TrayMinder Thank you for your reply! So helpful as I can prepare for this convo with my ortho.
Do we have to strictly respect the « white diet » during the whitening ?
Thank you for this informative video btw ^^
Thanks for the comment. Having a light foods diet during whitening is ideal but for many people, it's not realistic.
Can I use my Vivera retainer for bleaching?
Good question. Retainers are stiffer and tighter fitting than bleaching trays. This can lead to bleaching material squeezing out of the trays into your gums, causing gum irritation and less than ideal amount of bleaching solution in the actual trays.
With the understanding that a person isn’t swishing these highly pigmented drinks in her/his mouth after drinking through a straw, would using a straw help keep the visible portion of your teeth from staining?
Using a straw can minimize staining and acid contact with your teeth, especially when positioned toward the back of your mouth. Remember to maintain regular oral hygiene practices, and opt for water whenever possible. Reminder: My content is not intended to diagnose, treat, or provide dental advice. It is for information and educational purposes only and not meant to replace the advice or care of your treating provider. This is general advice and does not establish doctor patient relationship.
Is it okay for saliva to enter in between teeth and bleaching tray during the treatment session?(Talking about at home bleach)
Great question. Yes, it is unavoidable. That’s why in-office treatment is more effective. Dry isolation and higher concentration of bleaching solution.
The information you gave me in this video is amazing. You covered all of my questions and concerns. You spoke about causes of yellowing teeth and solutions. I have to tell you, all the videos out there do not educate us nearly enough! Thank-you Dr Bailey!
Thank you for taking the time to write this comment. What a nice note! You made my day :)
So I’m suppose to use it everyday until I reach my goal ?
The frequency of teeth whitening treatments will depend on the method you choose and your individual goals for the treatment.
If you are using over-the-counter teeth whitening products, such as whitening toothpaste or strips, you will likely be instructed to use the product on a regular basis, usually once or twice per day, until you achieve the desired level of whiteness.
If you are using professional teeth whitening treatments, such as in-office whitening or take-home whitening trays, your dentist will likely recommend a specific treatment plan that includes specific instructions on how often the whitening solution should be applied. The treatment will typically be less frequent than over-the-counter whitening products and you may need to wait a period before next whitening to avoid over-whitening or tooth sensitivity.
It is important to note that, regardless of the whitening method you choose, it is not recommended to whiten your teeth every day, as overuse can cause tooth sensitivity and damage to the tooth enamel. Additionally, after you reach your whitening goal, you will need to maintain your whitening result by practicing good oral hygiene, eating a balanced diet and avoiding staining foods and drinks such as coffee, tea and tobacco.
It is always better to consult your dentist to determine the best whitening treatment plan and schedule for your individual case.
My orthodontist sold me the crest emulsion kit. And said it could be used with the trays (I just got my aligners today). But I have buttons on my teeth... should I not?
I wouldn’t, the color would be uneven once they are removed
I would wait until treatment is finished and the attachments have been removed.
Any recommendations for toothpaste to use white whitening
Great question. Most whitening toothpastes maintain, but will not likely make a huge difference in whitening teeth. It’s really about finding a flavor that you like for toothpastes.
Can I use my last Invisalign tray for whitening even if the tray has bubbles from the attachments that were on my teeth?
A few caveats: tight fit of aligners may squeeze bleaching liquid into gums causing irritation. The attachment bubbles uses up extra bleaching material if you fill it up properly. If you don’t fill it up, some parts of your teeth may not get whitened evenly.
@@TrayMinder thank you!
Hi I made the mistake of using too much gel and my teeth were in so much pain. Now I use VERY little and I’m getting no pain but feel like it isn’t working :(
My teeth is yellowish due to which my aligners are slightly yellowish mam
TOO MUCH TALKING
she is very sweet and it is soothing to listen to her though.
I’m grateful Dr. Bailey shares her expertise, for free, on TH-cam. Whenever anybody’s video outpaces my short attention span, I fast forward but I would never offend the creator of the content by leaving a rude comment.