People who are bashful about smiling due to teeth that are less than pearly white, can say goodbye to this problem with just a visit to the dentist. Rather than throwing away money on less effective commercial products that claim to whiten teeth, these individuals can choose a professional teeth bleaching procedure which can be done either at the dentist's office or with a handy, take-home whitening kit.
The first step is to make sure that the patient is eligible for this treatment, which the dentist can tell by examining the mouth. People who have had restorative work done to a tooth in the front, suffer from deep stains, have worn enamel or highly sensitive teeth will be advised to try a different approach.
An in-office whitening treatment involves first applying a protective shield or gel to the gums, and next treating every tooth with a bleaching agent that will then be activated using a special blue light. This process takes about an hour and provides quick results, if the patient desires a lighter shade a second treatment will be needed.
With the take-home whitening kit, the dentist takes an impression of the patient's mouth. At a dental lab, the impression is used to make customized whitening trays. Upon returning to the dentist, the patient will be given the trays along with the solution and the dentist will instruct him or her how to use it. In most cases the solution-filled trays are worn daily for a minimum of thirty minutes, for about a two-week period.
There are many reasons to choose this option, for one, it improves a person's confidence and self-image, making one look younger and more attractive. It's a versatile approach that is highly customizable and can easily be combined with other cosmetic dental procedures if needed, and above all it gives dramatic results in a short time.
Patients appreciate that these whitening methods take so little time but still work well. It only takes an hour for patients who select the in-office treatment to enjoy teeth that are as much as eight shades whiter. Those who opt for the at-home approach, can also anticipate great results, although it takes several days but allows the patient to stay home and do other activities during the bleaching process.
This approach is also non-invasive and costs less than many of the other techniques used to improve the appearance of a person's smile such as bridgework, crowns, and veneers. It is also considered safe, although some patients may experience minor irritation following the procedure if they are sensitive to the solution. Professional bleaching is less likely to cause side effects than many of the over the counter products.
The final results of a whitening treatment are influenced by a few factors. It depends on how badly stained the patient's teeth are, what their natural shade is, and the particular method used. Lifestyle habits such as smoking, taking certain medications, and drinking red wine, coffee, or tea, can also cause fading to occur earlier and encourage new stains to form, in which case a second treatment will be necessary.
The first step is to make sure that the patient is eligible for this treatment, which the dentist can tell by examining the mouth. People who have had restorative work done to a tooth in the front, suffer from deep stains, have worn enamel or highly sensitive teeth will be advised to try a different approach.
An in-office whitening treatment involves first applying a protective shield or gel to the gums, and next treating every tooth with a bleaching agent that will then be activated using a special blue light. This process takes about an hour and provides quick results, if the patient desires a lighter shade a second treatment will be needed.
With the take-home whitening kit, the dentist takes an impression of the patient's mouth. At a dental lab, the impression is used to make customized whitening trays. Upon returning to the dentist, the patient will be given the trays along with the solution and the dentist will instruct him or her how to use it. In most cases the solution-filled trays are worn daily for a minimum of thirty minutes, for about a two-week period.
There are many reasons to choose this option, for one, it improves a person's confidence and self-image, making one look younger and more attractive. It's a versatile approach that is highly customizable and can easily be combined with other cosmetic dental procedures if needed, and above all it gives dramatic results in a short time.
Patients appreciate that these whitening methods take so little time but still work well. It only takes an hour for patients who select the in-office treatment to enjoy teeth that are as much as eight shades whiter. Those who opt for the at-home approach, can also anticipate great results, although it takes several days but allows the patient to stay home and do other activities during the bleaching process.
This approach is also non-invasive and costs less than many of the other techniques used to improve the appearance of a person's smile such as bridgework, crowns, and veneers. It is also considered safe, although some patients may experience minor irritation following the procedure if they are sensitive to the solution. Professional bleaching is less likely to cause side effects than many of the over the counter products.
The final results of a whitening treatment are influenced by a few factors. It depends on how badly stained the patient's teeth are, what their natural shade is, and the particular method used. Lifestyle habits such as smoking, taking certain medications, and drinking red wine, coffee, or tea, can also cause fading to occur earlier and encourage new stains to form, in which case a second treatment will be necessary.
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