{"id":867,"date":"2017-09-15T19:41:24","date_gmt":"2017-09-16T00:41:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mirandalacydds.com\/blog\/?p=867"},"modified":"2017-09-15T19:41:24","modified_gmt":"2017-09-16T00:41:24","slug":"free-teeth-whitening-blotchy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mirandalacydds.com\/blog\/free-teeth-whitening-blotchy\/","title":{"rendered":"Free teeth whitening made blotchy spots on my teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I went to a teeth whitening kiosk in June just to check it out. I spoke with a lady there who told me about the costs, how long it would take, and how my teeth would look when I finished all of the treatments. There was a certificate posted on the kiosk, and the lady there said that all of the reps at the kiosk are certified teeth-whitening specialists. I was told that I needed 8 sessions and the first 2 would be free. I signed up for the whitening. Unfortunately, I was able to only go the first 2 times. Within 15 minutes my teeth and gums got really sensitive. My gums are white in spots from the burns. This happened both times I went to the kiosk. I guess I should have stopped the treatment after the first time. Now my teeth have white spots all over them too. I called the kiosk and was told that the color would even out in about a week. That was three weeks ago. Nothing has changed. I\u2019m embarrassed to schedule an appointment with my regular dentist. She offered me teeth whitening but I declined because of the cost. Are my teeth ruined? Thanks. Bailey<\/p>\n<p>Bailey &#8211; Your teeth aren\u2019t ruined. Anyone who wants their teeth properly whitened should be cautious about offers of free teeth whitening, unless it is offered by a dentist. There are several things to consider:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The American Dental Association doesn\u2019t accept, endorse, or regulate any role as a \u201ccertified teeth whitening specialist.\u201d The term likely originated with the company that owns the teeth whitening kiosk. Only an official company representative can tell you what their certification process involves.<\/li>\n<li>Before your teeth are whitened, a dentist will examine your teeth and gums to ensure they are healthy.<\/li>\n<li>A dentist will also determine if bleaching gel will be effective on your teeth or if it will make the stains worse.<\/li>\n<li>During professional whitening, your gums should be protected to prevent them from burning.<\/li>\n<li>A dentist monitors the effectiveness of whitening sessions and makes adjustments as needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The discoloration that resulted from your teeth whitening needs the attention of a dentist\u2014particularly since the color hasn\u2019t stabilized. Your dentist can determine the cause of the discoloration and how it should be remedied.<\/p>\n<p>There are dentists who provide their patients with <a href=\"https:\/\/mirandalacydds.com\/free-teeth-whitening-plano.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">free teeth whitening<\/a>, as long as appointments for regular exams and dental cleanings are kept. If this option isn\u2019t offered by your dentist, you can consider finding a dentist who offers free or discounted whitening.<\/p>\n<p>This post is sponsored by <a href=\"https:\/\/mirandalacydds.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Plano, TX dentist<\/a> Dr. Miranda Lacy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I went to a teeth whitening kiosk in June just to check it out. I spoke with a lady there who told me about the costs, how long it would take, and how my teeth would look when I finished all of the treatments. 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