Eliminate Tooth Stains with Professional Whitening
Every once in a while (or for the majority of us everyday) we enjoy indulging in some coffee or sugared tea. But, what sort of effects do these habits have on our teeth? As one might guess, not very good ones. Not only can such habits trigger more serious dental health implications, but they can also cause some very unsightly tooth staining. Fortunately, a tooth bleaching procedure can do away with most of our bothersome tooth stains.
Tooth whitening procedures utilize carbamide peroxide – a chemical which can effectively make teeth several shades whiter. The peroxide is typically applied to the teeth via a mouth guard and is left there for about an hour. None of this happens before the gum tissue is treated with a special paste to create a gingival dam. The paste is dispensed out of a syringe and applied to the borders of the gum tissue and tooth structure. A heat source is applied to the peroxide to expedite its reactions in the mouth. This allows the entire process to finish in an hour.
The large majority of people who undergo bleaching leave the cosmetic dentist with radiant teeth that are significantly whiter. If you are not satisfied with the bleaching achieved by the procedure, you can always go back for another round. Your dentist may also be able to make custom trays for you so you can take treatment home with you. Discuss your treatment expectations thoroughly with your provider such that can ensure satisfactory results.
While professional whitening is among the more affordable treatments available in aesthetic practices, many still opt to use a home bleaching kit. We advise against this as improper use can result in damage to the gums and possibly damage to your teeth. Furthermore, the effectiveness of these kits is limited to those with moderate cases of discoloration. All other cases will require treatment conducted or supervised by a dentist.
If you have a job interview or special date coming up, and are feeling a bit down about your smile, you should consider going in for whitening as soon as possible. The procedure is minimal in terms of downtime, but can have drastic effects on the look of your smile. Since the typical tooth bleaching procedure only lasts an hour, why not have it done during your lunch break? Afterwards, you can go back to work and start flashing that new smile.
The final decision rests in your hands, but we encourage you not to spend too much time dwelling on the positives and negatives. When conducted by a competent dentist, there is minimal risk and the improvement you get in your self image can have an amazing influence on how you conduct yourself in your professional and personal life. If you are short of funds for this type of expenditure, you can always discuss financing plans with your dentist. These will space the payment out over several months to make it much more manageable. You might consider getting other treatments performed such that the financed amount is more appropriate.