Teeth whitening in 40 minutes
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Safe and simple yet effective and affordable procedure to lighten dark or stained teeth. |
There are two parts of teeth whitening, done in conjunction with each other:
- With in- office whitening, you come to the Office for 1 hour, special whitening solution is applied and activated by our specialist. Usually only one visit is required. The whitening process can be repeated. There is no damage to tooth enamel, dentin, or pulp from the whitening process.
- The other part is done by the patient at home, in order to prolong the whitening results. The at-home technique involves using a soft, thin, comfortable custom made mouth guard tray. You place the whitening solution in the trays and wear them just for couple hours a day once in two months.
Most frequent questions:
What are professional dental cleanings and why have them?
Dental cleanings involve removing plaque (soft, sticky, bacteria infested film) and tartar (calculus) deposits that have built up on the teeth over time. Your teeth are continually bathed in saliva which contains calcium and other substances which help strengthen and protect the teeth. While this is a good thing, it also means that we tend to get a build-up of calcium deposits on the teeth. This chalky substance will eventually build up over time, like limescale in a pipe or kettle. Usually it is tooth coloured and can easily be mistaken as part of the teeth, but it also can vary from brown to black in colour.
If the scale, or calculus (tartar, as dentists like to call it) is allowed to accumulate on the teeth it will unfortunately provide the right conditions for bacteria to thrive next to the gums and lead to periodontal disease, bone loss, and same bacteria causes heart disease. The purpose of the cleaning and polishing is basically to leave the surfaces of the teeth clean and smooth so that bacteria are unable to stick to them and you have a better chance of keeping the teeth clean during your regular home care, It is a simple way to keep us free of bacteria which causes cardiovascular problems.
If the scale, or calculus (tartar, as dentists like to call it) is allowed to accumulate on the teeth it will unfortunately provide the right conditions for bacteria to thrive next to the gums and lead to periodontal disease, bone loss, and same bacteria causes heart disease. The purpose of the cleaning and polishing is basically to leave the surfaces of the teeth clean and smooth so that bacteria are unable to stick to them and you have a better chance of keeping the teeth clean during your regular home care, It is a simple way to keep us free of bacteria which causes cardiovascular problems.
Also it leaves your teeth feeling lovely and smooth and clean, which is nice when you run your tongue around them. Actually, come to think of it, there's nothing worse than someone you fancy running their tongue around your teeth and finding a piece of spinach or something! Still, if they're hungry...
How are dental cleanings done?
The dental hygienist uses specialized instruments to gently remove these deposits without harming the teeth using an ultrasonic instrument which uses tickling vibrations to knock larger pieces of tartar loose. It also sprays a cooling mist of water while it works to wash away debris and keep the area at a proper temperature.
With larger deposits that have hardened on, it can take some time to remove these, just like trying to remove baked-on grime on a stove that has been left over a long time. So your cleaning may take longer than future cleanings. Imagine not cleaning a house for six months versus cleaning it every week. The six-month job is going to take longer than doing smaller weekly jobs.
Once the larger pieces of tartar are gone, your hygienist will switch to finer hand tools to remove smaller deposits and smoothen the tooth surfaces.
Once all the surfaces are smooth, your teeth are polished. .
Your hygienist may also apply fluoride or special tooth mouse, that protects you teeth. This is the final, and my favorite part of the dental cleaning! It comes in many different flavors such as chocolate, mint, strawberry, cherry, watermelon, pina colada.
With larger deposits that have hardened on, it can take some time to remove these, just like trying to remove baked-on grime on a stove that has been left over a long time. So your cleaning may take longer than future cleanings. Imagine not cleaning a house for six months versus cleaning it every week. The six-month job is going to take longer than doing smaller weekly jobs.
Once the larger pieces of tartar are gone, your hygienist will switch to finer hand tools to remove smaller deposits and smoothen the tooth surfaces.
Once all the surfaces are smooth, your teeth are polished. .
Your hygienist may also apply fluoride or special tooth mouse, that protects you teeth. This is the final, and my favorite part of the dental cleaning! It comes in many different flavors such as chocolate, mint, strawberry, cherry, watermelon, pina colada.
Is it going to be painful?
Most people find that cleanings are painless, and find the sensations described above - tickling vibrations, the cooling mist of water, - do not cause discomfort. A lot of people even report that they enjoy cleanings and the lovely smooth feel of their teeth afterwards!
Safe and simple yet effective and affordable procedures using carbamide peroxide or hydrogen peroxide to lighten dark or stained teeth, tooth whitening is the most common and successful cosmetic procedure in dentistry today. Our patients know that the products used in our practice are the safest and most effective available. It is not likely that one can achieve results as good with any available over the counter product. we use only the most highly rated and thoroughly tested products for whitening. Whitening is often done even before veneers, since lighter teeth to start can make brighter, more natural veneers in the end. Fillings and crowns do not whiten. When your teeth change to a lighter color, you may need to have those fillings and/or crowns redone. We will let you know whether this is a possibility before we whiten your teeth. We practice the safest and most effective method that is available. It is not likely that one can achieve results as good with any available over the counter product. Contrary to what you might think, brushing your teeth harder with an abrasive toothpaste will not make your teeth whiter, but rather may darken them faster. The tooth whitening concept has been around for many years, and the techniques have become easier and less expensive to accomplish.
There are two types of teeth whitening available. One is done by the patient at home, and the other is done by us during an office visit, and are done in conjunction with each other. The at-home technique involves using a soft, thin, comfortable mouthguard-like tray. An impression is made of your teeth, and custom whitening trays are fabricated. Then at home, you place the whitening solution in the trays and wear them for two hours each day or sleep with them in place all night. With in-office whitening, you come to the office for 1 hour, and a stronger whitening solution is applied by us and activated for that time. Usually only one visit is required. If you drink a lot of coffee, tea, cola beverages, red wine, or if you smoke, the teeth may begin to turn darker again. When this happens, the whitening process can be repeated. There is no damage to the tooth enamel, dentin, or pulp from the whitening process.
The teeth that show when you talk, smile, or eat are the teeth that would benefit your appearance most if whitened.
Safe and simple yet effective and affordable procedures using carbamide peroxide or hydrogen peroxide to lighten dark or stained teeth, tooth whitening is the most common and successful cosmetic procedure in dentistry today. Our patients know that the products used in our practice are the safest and most effective available. It is not likely that one can achieve results as good with any available over the counter product. we use only the most highly rated and thoroughly tested products for whitening. Whitening is often done even before veneers, since lighter teeth to start can make brighter, more natural veneers in the end. Fillings and crowns do not whiten. When your teeth change to a lighter color, you may need to have those fillings and/or crowns redone. We will let you know whether this is a possibility before we whiten your teeth. We practice the safest and most effective method that is available. It is not likely that one can achieve results as good with any available over the counter product. Contrary to what you might think, brushing your teeth harder with an abrasive toothpaste will not make your teeth whiter, but rather may darken them faster. The tooth whitening concept has been around for many years, and the techniques have become easier and less expensive to accomplish.
There are two types of teeth whitening available. One is done by the patient at home, and the other is done by us during an office visit, and are done in conjunction with each other. The at-home technique involves using a soft, thin, comfortable mouthguard-like tray. An impression is made of your teeth, and custom whitening trays are fabricated. Then at home, you place the whitening solution in the trays and wear them for two hours each day or sleep with them in place all night. With in-office whitening, you come to the office for 1 hour, and a stronger whitening solution is applied by us and activated for that time. Usually only one visit is required. If you drink a lot of coffee, tea, cola beverages, red wine, or if you smoke, the teeth may begin to turn darker again. When this happens, the whitening process can be repeated. There is no damage to the tooth enamel, dentin, or pulp from the whitening process.
The teeth that show when you talk, smile, or eat are the teeth that would benefit your appearance most if whitened.