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Tooth Whitening
Tooth whitening
is a procedure that creates a "whiter smile". The tooth
whitening system utilizes a whitening gel that is applied to your
teeth to create a brighter whiter shade to your preference. Smokers
and coffee and tea drinkers often get stained teeth; these as well
as others who desire whiter teeth usually get impressive long lasting
results in teeth whitening. If at some point later re-staining or
darkening of teeth occurs, the same trays can be used with a "touch
up treatment" of the same or similar whitening gel for much less
time to quickly re-whiten the teeth.
There are two systems of tooth whitening, In Home or In
Office.
In Home – After an examination of your teeth and gums
for good oral health, an impression is taken to make custom-fitted
trays. When the trays are complete, instructions will be given to
you to show how to use your tooth whitening system. A convenient choice
of wearing your customized tooth whitening trays (with the agent in
them) an hour or two a day or overnight while you sleep will need
to be made. Depending on the whitening agent and duration of application,
this process takes a few days to a few weeks. Periodic exams during
and following your tooth whitening treatment will be necessary for
the Dental Team to evaluate your progress and oral health.
In Office – After an examination of your teeth and gums
for good oral health the Doctor can perform a one visit, in-office
tooth whitening technique by using a whitening gel that is applied
directly to the teeth and enhanced by a laser or high intensity optical
light.
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