Find Out How Teeth Bleaching Can Transform Your Smile

By Sherry Gross


People who long for a whiter smile, should consult their dentist about professional whitening. Teeth bleaching provides an effective way for many people to enjoy whiter teeth and can be done either as an in-office procedure or by using a take-home kit available from the dentist. Commercial products cannot offer the same results that these professional grade treatments can.

Before a dentist will recommend a patient for whitening, he or she will examine the teeth and determine if the person is a good candidate for this procedure. Patients who have artificial frontal restorations, intrinsic stains on the inner layer of the teeth, or have very sensitive teeth or worn enamel may be better suited to another approach.

The in-office procedure takes about an hour. A gel or special shield will be used to protect the gums, then the dentist will apply the whitening solution evenly to the teeth and a blue light is then directed at the mouth which works to activate the ingredients in the bleaching agent. After an hour, the results will be apparent and the patient can decide if he or she is satisfied with the shade, or if a second treatment is desired.

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.

The relatively short treatment time is very appealing to most patients. Those who choose to undergo the in-office approach will often experience teeth that are as many as eight shades whiter in only an hour. Although the at-home system does take longer, it does provide effective whitening and also gives patients the convenience of being able to go about their usual activities at the same time.

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.

Results of the whitening can vary from one patient to another depending on several factors. The extent and depth of the staining, natural enamel shade, and method of whitening used all affect the final outcome of the procedure. The patient's lifestyle habits will also influence the results as well and can contribute to how quickly they will fade. Smoking, drinking coffee, tea, or red wine, and certain medications can cause new stains over time.




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