Need a brighter smile now? A teeth whitening treatment can be a game-changer. Ditch dingy stains and the yellowing that ages you. Brighten up with a quick and simple in-office teeth whitening treatment in as little as an hour.
Teeth whitening is a cosmetic treatment that lifts stains and discoloration off of your tooth enamel to reveal a brighter smile that will capture everyone’s eye. No one wants discolored teeth, but in our modern society, it’s hard to avoid the various foods, drinks, and other products that are constantly introducing stains to our enamel.
Dental cleanings can remove surface stains and plaque buildup that give our teeth a slight yellow tinge, but that won’t be enough to break down the deep intrinsic stains trapped in our teeth. That’s where teeth whitening comes in.
The active ingredient hydrogen peroxide in our products reacts with staining molecules upon contact so that discolored molecules are broken down and you’re left with whiter-looking enamel that lasts for up to 3 years. Contact us at New Tempo Family Dental today to schedule a consultation.
Depending on how you care for your teeth, the results of your whitening treatment can last anywhere from 6 months to 3 years.
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Discoloration can make our teeth look dark and yellow, which makes us look older than we are. If you want to take years off your face, try teeth whitening.
Studies have shown that candidates with whiter teeth are more likely to receive more career opportunities like landing a job interview. This is because we associate positive qualities with people with aesthetic smiles.
We can’t feel good in our skin if we’re busy obsessing over the imperfections in our teeth. This can cause us to avoid taking photos, being seen in public, going to important events, and wanting to hide. This will take a toll on your confidence and can lead to mental health problems. By improving the appearance of your teeth, you also boost your self-esteem.
Dr. Leonett will examine your teeth and take digital scans to rule out oral health problems that would disqualify you as a candidate for teeth whitening. Then, she will take note of the severity of your discoloration.
Dr. Leonett will have an open and honest conversation about how you feel about your smile. How white do you want your teeth to be and how soon do you want to achieve this? Other factors such as if you have sensitive teeth will be taken into account when creating your treatment plan. We will make a recommendation about what whitening treatment is best for you.
A cheek protractor will be placed in your mouth to keep your teeth exposed and we will apply a protective gel to your gums to prevent contact between your delicate soft tissues and the whitening product. Then, the whitening gel is applied to each tooth and activated with UV light. After about an hour, we will rinse out the treatment and you will see instant results.
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You will need to come in for a quick appointment so we can take impressions of your teeth that are sent to an outside lab that will use them as a mold for your custom-made whitening trays.
After applying the gel to the inside of the trays and placing them over your teeth, you will wear these each day for the allotted time specified in the directions for 2 weeks.
Once you have achieved the tooth shade that you were aiming for through whitening, you will want to avoid contact with stains which can negatively affect your results. By attending regular dental cleanings every 6 months, you will help to maintain your white teeth. Over time, you may eventually need another whitening touch-up.
Yes, teeth whitening commonly causes tooth sensitivity in many patients. However, it most commonly occurs after in-office whitening because the whitening agent is highly concentrated. Whitening works by increasing the porosity of your enamel so we can break apart stains that are located deep within the teeth.
This is achieved by temporarily demineralizing the teeth and this exposes microtubules or dentin which are connected to the tooth’s nerves. This is why your teeth may be hypersensitive for a few days following a whitening treatment.
However, it’s only temporary and will subside within 48 hours when the teeth naturally remineralize. You can avoid hot and cold foods, apply a desensitizing gel to your teeth, or brush with toothpaste for sensitive teeth.
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