Tooth Whitening an Overview
March 17, 2010 by Doug Larson
Filed under Cosmetic
Tooth Whitening, for a Dazzling Smile
Bleaching teeth is our most requested cosmetic procedure! It’s often requested a few weeks before weddings, reunions and social gatherings, for that dazzling white smile, so important for pictures! Or just to impress those you haven’t seen in a while.
Bleaching Choices
Very yellow teeth before bleaching. Before at-home bleaching.
Now-a-days you have so many choices for bleaching. The main choices are; over the counter bleaching products, at-home or in-office bleaching provided by the dentist. Or a combination of at-home and in-office bleaching, we call this Deep Bleaching.
There are some very significant differences in the choices above. The biggest difference is the strength of the whitening ingredients.
Current dentist-supervised bleaching is approved by the American Dental Association, and uses stronger ingredients than over–the-counter products.
Notice the filling that did not change color. The teeth are very white.
Teeth stained yellow, brown or orange undergo dramatic results. Tetracycline stained teeth are transformed. The results of each patient are dependent on the nature of their stain, the bleaching method used, and how instructions are followed.
At Home Bleaching
Our office creates custom trays for you. These thin lightweight trays allow you to bleach while you sleep, talk and work, all in comfort.
This patient chose deep bleaching.
Dr. Larson’s staff will provide you with materials and instructions for at-home bleaching. Slight gum irritation and tooth sensitivity, experienced by some patients, resolves when the treatment is completed.
In Office Deep Bleaching
In-office Deep Bleaching also requires fabrication of custom bleaching trays for your mouth, along with three dental appointments. This method yields the most dramatic results.
Tooth Whitening Touch-ups
After deep bleaching. WOW!
Though our bleaching technique preserves your beautiful smile for many years, you may want retouch your teeth a couple of times a year. Personal habits such as smoking, drinking coffee or tea, may require more frequent touch-ups. With our bleaching help, you’re ready for your photo shoot or the next big event!
Doug Larson, DDS 42 West Campbell Avenue Campbell, CA 95008
Comments
One Response to “Tooth Whitening an Overview”Trackbacks
Check out what others are saying about this post...[...] for before and after bleaching cases on this site to see what dramatic results you can [...]