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October 28, 2016 by

My dentist charges too much for the Zoom whitening gel that I use for my touch-ups. My co-worker’s dentist gives her the touch-up gel for free. She has a drawer full of the gel because she doesn’t need to do touch-ups that often. During my last dental appointment, my dentist asked if I needed more gel and I told her that I got some from a friend who has more than enough. My dentist kind of scolded me about using someone else’s gel and implied I was being frugal but risky. The gel my co-worker has is still in an unopened package, so I know it’s Zoom. What’s wrong with using the free gel? Is my dentist just trying to make money off of me any way she can? Thank you. Alison

Alison –Zoom whitening gel should be good for about a year. Gel that is still fresh should be clear—not cloudy or white in color. Depending on the expiration date of the gel, even if it is not discolored, it still might not be potent and effective.

Depending on the condition of your teeth and the extent of your stains, you are given a bleaching gel that matches the needs of your case. Is the bleaching gel from your workmate, the correct strength of carbamide peroxide?

If you use Zoom bleaching gel that isn’t strong enough, it will have minimal effect on your teeth. You might not be able to tell that you did a touchup on your teeth. If the gel is too strong, it can create sensitivity in your teeth and possibly burn your gums.

We don’t recommend that you use someone else’s bleaching gel. If you decide to do it anyway, you need to ensure that you are using the same gel that your dentist would provide you. The name and strength of the gel must match, and the gel should have a future expiration date.

If you use the Zoom gel and experience any unusual side effects or any problems with your teeth, be certain to schedule an appointment with your dentist for an exam.

This post is sponsored by Bedminster, NJ cosmetic dentist Dr. Allyson Hurley.

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October 15, 2016 by

My teeth are really in bad shape. I only smile around my family and close friends. I am 33 yrs old and this is really affecting my socially. I saw a cosmetic dentist last June and she told me that I have fluorosis AND tetracycline stains in my teeth. They can’t be bleached white. The only thing that will help is porcelain veneers. I finally found a solution so I called my dental insurance and spoke with a rep who said my dental insurance won’t cover it. I appealed to the senior rep and the supervisor but the insurance company won’t budge. I don’t expect them to pay for everything but they are contributing nothing toward veneers and my teeth look horrible. So it is up to me to find thousands of dollars to get my smile fixed. Do you know of any insurance companies that will provide benefits for veneers? – Niveah

Niveah – Dr. Hurley would have to examine your teeth to let you know your options. But if your teeth are stained from both tetracycline and fluorosis it is likely that you do need porcelain veneers.

Covering both types of stains with veneers will require significant skill and experiences from a highly trained cosmetic dentist. Many dentists make the attempt to cover the stains, but the stains still show through the veneers. Others make the veneers too thick, or the veneers look opaque and pasty—not like natural teeth that have translucence.

Dental insurance companies provide benefits for preventive care and restorative treatment, but not for cosmetic treatment, such as porcelain veneers. We strongly suggest that you schedule consultations with two or three accredited cosmetic dentists to discuss your options. Find out how each dentist uses veneers to conceal your stains and produce natural-looking results.

Choose dentists who offer financing or payment plans. Speak with the billing assistant at each office to help learn about financial arrangements that will make porcelain veneers affordable for you. Don’t give up. You will be able to get your smile transformed.

This post is sponsored by Bedminster, NJ dentist Dr. Allyson Hurley.

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