| Who
can benefit from a whiter smile? |
| If
you are not pleased with the color of your
teeth, then you may be a candidate for
bleaching. It is okay to want whiter teeth!
Your smile is one of the most important
aspects of the way you present yourself to
others. Whiter teeth will help you feel more
self confident and assured about your
appearance, and you could be smiling more! |
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| Is
bleaching safe - Is there any discomfort? |
| The
whitening process will not negatively affect
your tooth structure, bonding or restorations.
In fact professional teeth whitening has been
done for years and continues with increased
popularity. |
| There
is little discomfort, if any. Some individuals
might feel tingling or stinging of the gums or
the appearance of small blanching. This is
usually the result overfilling the trays
causing the gel to ooze out the top and come
in contact with your gums. |
| Slight
sensitivity to hot and cold beverages is
common during the first few applications and
is temporary. It is important to follow the
instructions you will receive regarding how
long to wear your trays and how much gel to
use. |
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| How
did my teeth get so yellow? |
| There
are many factors that can lead to tooth
discoloration. First we must realize tooth
color is largely a matter of inherited
tendencies. Some of us are born with the
tendency for lighter teeth and some teeth
respond better to whitening than others. |
| In
addition to hereditary, the natural process of
aging may produce discoloration. Stains from
food such as coffee, tea, dark sodas and
smoking accumulate on your teeth over time.
Whitening can be extremely helpful in treating
the discoloration that ordinarily occurs with
aging. |
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| Are
you a candidate? |
| A
healthy mouth is most important! |
| Whitening
cannot be performed on those with decayed,
broken or loose teeth or on someone with gum
disease (periodontal disease). Whitening is
not effective on crowns (caps), tooth-colored
fillings, bridges or dentures. |
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| What
about these over-the counter products? |
| The
"boil and bite" trays used
in the over-the counter products
overlap your gums producing more
chance of irritation. They also feel
big and bulky in your mouth. This
results in more discomfort and
possible TMJ problems. Your custom
made tray is made from the model of
your unique mouth which conforms to
the natural contours of your teeth, is
far more comfortable and assures a
superior result. |
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| What
is the difference between laser/lights
whitening and custom made trays? |
| Laser
is done by a dentist who applies a 35%
Hydrogen Peroxide solution on your teeth. Once
this solution is on, a light is held a couple
of inches away from your teeth to speed up the
chemical reaction of the Hydrogen Peroxide.
Many dentists advertise that this works better
than tray type whitening. There is NO clinical
data to indicate the laser whitening works any
better than tray whitening. NONE! The
problem with this procedure is that after 6
months to a year of your normal habits
(drinking coke, tea, coffee, smoking etc.)
your teeth become discolored again and
develops a new stain. It's really all
about the TIME that gel sits on your
teeth and the professional gel you use. With
the laser whitening, you will have to go and
pay $500 plus to have white teeth again. With
the custom made trays, you already have the
custom trays that you can wear anytime
later to take off the new stain at no cost. |
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| How
long does it take to get results? |
| You
should notice that your teeth are beginning to
whiten within 3 days. The actual amount of
time for the final result varies from person
to person depending on the type and severity
of the stain. Some people respond more
dramatically to whitening than others due to
their tooth structure. Average result times
range from 7-10 days. |
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What
is the procedure for maintaining my white
smile?
Whenever
you are completed you can put your gel away
for a while. It is
recommended
to store in the refrigerator. An average
person will put in their
whitening
trays 1-2 nights every 5-6 months. But if
you smoke, drink lots
of
coffee, teas or dark sodas you might want to
whiten a little more often.
Every
person is different. Some people only whiten
once a year. So it
depends
what look you want.
What
are my whitening instructions?
Night
Time Whitening Instructions:
Load
tray with a dab or a bead of gel in the
front of each tooth indentation.
Only
whiten the teeth that show when you smile.
Wipe
off any excess on gum tissue.
Remove
trays in morning and brush.
Tips
to avoid sensitivity:
Stop
treatment and resume slowly.
Avoid
cold drinks and food.
Any
questions please call me at (920) 923-1704
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