Hi Doctor Is it safe to use self teeth bleaching kits available in the market?

Ans: Hi Anil
Most dentists stress the fact of not replacing proper oral health care of brushing and flossing with mouthwash. It’s more important to have a well-established routine of cleaning your teeth twice a day than using mouthwash. There is no harm in using a mouthwash once or twice a week or even once every day so long as you do not neglect your brushing and flossing.
While mouthwashes used in moderation have well documented benefits they can never be a substitute for thorough tooth brushing and flossing. And if you brush well and floss your teeth regularly you may never need a mouthwash!
Please note mouthwashes that contain high levels of alcohol can irritate the tissues in the mouth. Excessive mouthwash use can cause mouth dryness, leading to potential tooth sensitivity.
A lot of people believe that mouthwash cures halitosis (bad breath) when in reality the minty effect is short-lived. There is a difference between masking the odour and treating the condition.

Ans: Hello,
First of all your dentist will have to determine the cause of the discolouration after a careful examination. Only then can he advise you how it can be corrected. You may have to get your teeth cleaned (Scaling and polishing) by your dentist. In some cases, bleaching may be necessary. Do consult your dentist.

Ans: Dear Rohit
Teeth cleaning done by trained dental professionals DOES NOT damage teeth or enamel. Even for removal of hard deposits (tartar/calculus) which have collected on teeth we use vibrating instruments known as ultrasonic or piezo scalers which cannot damage tooth enamel. Unlike the high-speed rotating diamond-tipped tools which we use for procedures that need cutting tooth structure. Hope this puts your doubts to rest.

Ans: Hello
The toothpaste you mentioned is a desensitizing toothpaste. It helps by forming a chemical barrier over the sensitive dentine, thus reducing the discomfort you feel when you have anything cold, sweet or sour. But it should be used daily for a sufficiently long period (typically a few weeks) to have the desired result.

Ans: Hello Suresh
To answer your second question first, milk teeth (also called Deciduous teeth) are usually shed by the age of 12-13 yrs. So in all likelihood all the teeth currently visible in your son's mouth are permanent teeth. Please note his wisdom teeth (or third molars) will erupt at a later stage. Typically, between 18 and 25.
Please consult your dentist to find out why your son's teeth are discoloured and whether they need cleaning or whitening