Zoom! Teeth Whitening Avery Dental Center offers teeth whitening solutions for our patients. One of the most cost-effective cosmetic dentistry treatments, you can transform your smile in an hour.If you're planning to whiten your teeth, the safest and most effective way is to visit a dentist. We offer in-office whitening and at-home whitening kits that you can rely on to do the job gently and safely. Before the procedure, we will likely spend some time discussing possible risks and side effects with you. We will also ask about your medical history and give your mouth an examination to ensure that it is healthy enough for the procedure. Laser Teeth WhiteningLaser teeth whitening is popular and offers the most dramatic transformation, whitening teeth by up to 14 shades. Before treatment begins, we will use a shade chart to assess the color of your teeth. After treatment, we will use the shade chart again so you can measure exactly how many shades whiter your teeth are. Before the whitening process begins, your teeth are cleaned to remove any stubborn stains. Next, you will be given eye goggles to protect your eyes from the laser beam and we will protect the soft tissues of your mouth from the bleaching gel with a rubber dam surrounding the teeth. The whitening gel is applied to the teeth. The laser is directed at your teeth, which activates the bleaching properties in the gel that whiten the teeth. This process may only be carried out once, or several times—it varies depending on what tooth whitening system is used. Once the application of the gel is complete, your teeth are cleaned thoroughly to remove all traces of the gel, and the process is finished. Your teeth are immediately and noticeably whiter. At-Home Teeth WhiteningAt-home whitening kits allow you to gently whiten your teeth at home. The results are not as dramatic as laser whitening, but you will obtain results that are several shades whiter in just a couple of weeks. You will need to have mouth guards made to hold the gel, which you wear at night. In the morning, you simply take them out and rinse them to remove the gel, so they are ready to wear the next time. Clean your teeth thoroughly as normal to remove all traces of the gel from your teeth. To obtain the mouth guards, we will need to make impressions of your mouth. These are sent to a laboratory where your mouth guards are made to fit. You can come back to us to pick them up and receive your supply of whitening gel. You can get further supplies of gel from us, and those who have had laser teeth whitening use the whitening kits to help keep their smile white. Am I Suitable for Teeth Whitening?Teeth whitening may be a cosmetic procedure, but it should be treated with caution. If you have active gum disease or tooth decay, whitening procedures can cause irritation and even permanent harm. If you have ever had tooth sensitivity you will know this is something you will not want to live with forever, which is why it is always essential to see a dental health professional about whitening treatments. Call us at (380) 257-1684 for further information about our teeth whitening treatments at Avery Dental Center. |
