Tooth bleaching can be a very effective way to remove stains and restore a whiter, more youthful appearance to your teeth. There are three main ways people can bleach their teeth:
One is by using over-the-counter products. They can work, but since the concentration level is lower in non-prescription products, it will generally take longer…several weeks or even months to achieve the amount of lightening you are looking for. It is the least expensive method.
A second method is done solely in the dental office. It uses hot, bright lights and a professional strength bleaching solution. That method is done generally in one or two appointments for an hour or two each. It is the most expensive of the methods.
The third method is a combination of “in office” and “at home” procedure. It involves making impressions of your teeth. From those impressions, custom trays are made and fitted for your teeth. Then professional strength bleaching solution is dispensed to you and you place that into your trays for an hour a day until you achieve the whitening level you and your dentist desire. Our office does bleaching using this method. We do that because all bleaching fades over time and people want to “touch up” their smiles from time to time. If you already have the custom bleaching trays made, all you need is some tubes of bleaching gel. This is a MUCH lower cost than starting all over from scratch with the solely “in office” laser bleaching method.
Starting off the New Year with a beautiful, white smile is awesome!
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good tooth structure removed to make a bridge, talk to your dentist to see if dental implants are an option for you.
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particular reason or reasons are. For some, it’s the color of the teeth or of old fillings in the teeth that is objectionable. Some teeth may have fractured edges or cracks that show. For others yet, they may be crowded or the reverse, they could have gaps between them. There may be teeth actually missing altogether too.
cameras that can be used inside of your mouth to see areas that are even hard for us to see! The video pictures that they take are enlarged and are viewed on a computer monitor right in the treatment room so we can see even the smallest and most well-hidden areas of your mouth.
Sensitive teeth can be treated. The type of treatment will depend on what is causing the sensitivity. Your dentist may suggest one of a variety of treatments:
Is a spoonful of ice cream or a sip of hot coffee sometimes a painful experience for you? Does brushing or flossing make you wince occasionally? If so, you may have sensitive teeth. Possible causes include: