What does the professional teeth whitening procedure entail?

Professional dental bleaching or teeth whitening procedure is in effect, the use of certain whitening products under controlled dosage, frequency, and duration to make your teeth shades lighter depending on your individual preference. A professional dental bleaching procedure is much different from over-the-counter bleaching gels, strips, mouthwashes, and toothpaste that promise teeth whitening instantly but take weeks for the effect to show and the effect wears off within weeks as well.

If you are looking for instant results which are durable at the same time, visit us, at Complete Dental Care of Avon, and talk to a professional teeth whitening dentist.

What are tooth stains? Can all stains be treated with the whitening procedure?

Tooth discoloration or tooth stains can be a surface phenomenon, an actual internal change in the tooth material, or a combination of both. Broadly, tooth stains fall under one of the following categories-

Extrinsic stains– surface stains that are caused by the accumulation of pigmented sediments onto the thin film covering the tooth surface. These pigmented sediments are derived from certain discoloring foods such as tobacco, tea, coffee, wine, cola, and such. Such stains reciprocate better to professional dental cleaning and teeth whitening procedures.

Intrinsic stains– Excessive fluoride consumption, can sometime stain your teeth. In other instances, extrinsic stains can seep into the inner and deeper layers of enamel and cause staining. Tetracycline drug administration to a pregnant female can cause a baby’s primary teeth to have permanent staining which is again, difficult to bleach. Such stains are difficult to bleach and may require alternate treatments.

Age-related stains – Beyond the enamel lies dentin, the second layer of a tooth that can darken with age. The thinning of the enamel by abrasion, exposes the dentin. Such stains are difficult to bleach and may require alternate treatments.

What is in-office bleaching or whitening?

Also called chairside bleaching, this is one of the most recommended teeth whitening procedure that can be quite effective from the very first sitting. We use a combination of bleaching products and specific wavelength light to activate the chemicals. This is the most effective teeth whitening procedure however this may require multiple appointments to achieve the results you desire.

What is at-home bleaching?

For the people on-the-go, at-home bleaching is convenient and time-saving. At Complete Dental Care of Avon, we provide you with one-size take-home whitening trays that you can collect at our office along with the bleaching gel and use them for teeth whitening from the comfort of your home, at your own convenient time. We also provide our patients with the instructions to get maximum benefits and results from the treatment.

What is over-the-counter bleaching?

You may see different options online or in your local grocery store, such as toothpastes or strips that whiten by bleaching your teeth. The concentration of the bleaching agent in these products is lower than what your teeth whitening dentist at Complete Dental Care of Avon would use. If you are thinking about using an over-the-counter bleaching kit, discuss options with your dentist and look for one with the ADA Seal of Acceptance. That means it has been tested to be safe and effective for teeth whitening.

Are there any side-effects from teeth whitening?

Teeth whitening is safe. Teeth whitening procedures can cause temporary tooth sensitivity. We can suggest ways to overcome this however.

Overuse of whiteners can also damage the tooth enamel or gums, so be sure to follow directions and talk to your dentist.

So, trust us with your smile issues and if you have queries don’t hesitate to book an appointment with Complete Dental Care of Avon.