ONE HOUR SMILE BRIGHTENING (TEETH WHITENING) by South Florida Teeth Whitening
Regardless of how well you care for your teeth, it is inevitable that, over time, some yellowing or discoloration will occur. This gradual change can be caused by aging, substances that stain your teeth (such as coffee and tobacco), excessive fluoride, or the deterioration of a tooth's nerve.
There have been several methods of teeth whitening in recent years during the evolution of cosmetic dentistry. A tooth whitening treatment can be performed either as an at-home, dentist-supervised process or in the dentist's chair. While neither of these methods stops future discoloration, these treatments bring about whiter teeth and help create a more vibrant smile.
South Florida Teeth Whitening provides In-Office Whitening
The latest and most advanced method for teeth whitening is an in-office whitening procedure, performed at our South Florida Teeth Whitening office. This treatment involves coating the teeth with a paste-like form of hydrogen peroxide. When a special light is applied to this paste, the tooth's enamel takes on a whiter appearance. This technique lasts approximately one hour in the dentist's chair and involves no further at-home treatment. While more convenient than take-home treatments, it is more expensive and follow-up procedures or occasional home whitening are sometimes recommended.
At-home Teeth Whitening
The conventional method of whitening teeth is the at-home, dentist-supervised option. During your visit to South Florida Teeth Whitening Dr Sadati, he takes a mold of your teeth and creates a comfortable, customized mouthtray. The mouthtray holds a mild solution whose main ingredient is carbamide peroxide, a substance that reacts with water to release a non-toxic bleaching element (hydrogen peroxide). The mouthtray is placed inside the mouth, and sits only against the teeth, thereby avoiding contact with the gums. Patients can choose either to wear the mouthtray throughout the night or for stretches that last from two to four hours. When the mouthtray is worn throughout the night, the treatment lasts one to two weeks. Patients with more sensitive teeth may opt for the for day treatments where the trays are worn for one half to two hours per day for two weeks.
Patient Concerns
For one or two days after treatment, patient's teeth may feel a heightened, but temporary, sensitivity. The gums may also feel more sensitive or burn slightly. Not all people experience the quality of whiteness they had hoped for on their first treatment and they may require a "touch-up" treatment. Whitening treatments begin to fade in one to four years. It should be noted that tooth whitening treatments have no effect on the artificial materials used for bonds, veneers, or capped teeth.
Dr Sam Sadati DDS - Providing services in cosmetic dentistry and teeth whitening and dental spas to the area of Wellington, South Florida.
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