I have been qouted £450 at local dentist for guard whitening and replacement of veneers included £2,100. I have receeding gums which I am worried about with the whitening process.
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I agree with the Dental Nurse above...have your teeth whitened before you have your veneers redone so you get a perfect shade match. The laser whitening is so fast and intense it could cause long term damage to the nerves.....it's a relatively new procedure so there is no long term literature to show how it may affect teeth in the long run. The guard and gel method has been around longer so there is more literature around to back up it's safety. The guard and gel method which you would use at home has a lower % of bleach and therefore is more gentle on the nerves. However some people do experience sensitivity through it's use. If you're gonna go for it, I recommend using a bleach that is a 10% solution - the lowest available but you will find it just as affective....you'll notice a difference in a week or two. Your receding gums shouldn't be a problem unless they are already sensitive in which case stay away from bleaching....it will exasperate the problem. Private dental practises set their own charges for veneers or crowns - shop around to see if you can get a better price. The current NHS price for one veneer is £83 but can only be done if clinically necessary under their guidelines....may be worth investigating - though trying to get an NHS dentist can be tricky depending on where you live.
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