Teeth Whitening
What To Expect From Teeth Whitening Procedures
Having pearly white teeth can add an attractive element to your smile. Everyone wants their teeth to look good but poor oral care can eventually cause your teeth to discolor, which makes for a less attractive smile. Even if you take good care of your teeth, they still may not be has white and shiny as they could be. Having an attractive smile can go a long way toward making you feel better about yourself and the way you look. A dentist can help by whitening your teeth and maximizing the image that your smile communicates to others.
Professional teeth whitening from Dr. Garpetti is more than just a standard teeth cleaning. It delivers optimum results in a short period of time. Because this procedure is conducted under the supervision of a dentist, this particular method of teeth whitening is gaining popularity. Although it is considered to be the most expensive method of chemically whitening your teeth, many people are starting to recognize its benefits.
This process differs greatly from the standard in-home versions that you can purchase as a consumer. Here is what will be involved during the teeth whitening procedure:
-The teeth are polished with a soft compound material, which is used to remove all plaque that may have accumulated on the surface of the teeth.
- Your teeth need to stay dry during the procedure, so your mouth will be isolated with gauze. Retractors are placed in your mouth as well. They are small devices that are used to keep your cheeks, lips and tongue away from the whitening solution.
- A dental barrier is also placed along your gum line to protect it from the whitening solution.
- After these things are in place, the teeth are then coated with the whitening solution. This is usually applied to the front surface of the teeth. Your dentist may choose to use either hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide as a bleaching agent. Many professional whitening products also require a curing light or laser, which is used to add heat to the solution to activate the peroxide. The heat will be left on the teeth for 30 or 60 minutes. It may also be reapplied in specific increments of time for up to one hour.
- When the optimum shade has been obtained, or the maximum application time has passed, the teeth are rinsed thoroughly with water. The teeth are then covered with a fluoride rinse, which helps ease the sensitivity that some people experience with tooth whitening.
-Dr. Garpetti and Dr. Tyng will instruct you to avoid foods and beverages that have a high level of pigment in them. Some of these include: coffee, tomato sauce or juice, yellow mustard, and red wine. Tobacco use should also be eliminated and all these things should be avoided for at least 24 hours. This allows the enamel pores to close, which prevents the teeth from staining again.
Quality Care
When you have dental needs you need a dentist who listens and responds, an experienced dentist who knows the field and can effectively diagnose and treat your needs, a friendly dentist who counsels you on the best ways to maintain and improve your teeth and gums. Dr. Garpetti meets all the criteria. Plus, you benefit from a dedicated team of caring professionals who give you the individual attention you deserve.
We hope you find this web site useful and invite you to contact us with your questions at any time.
Call us at 208-377-2160.
