subject: Could Teeth Whitening Make You Feel Better About Yourself? Absolutely! [print this page] Whitening your teeth will help you look and feel your best. The marketplace is loaded with over the counter teeth whitening toothpastes and kits that promise whiter teeth fast. However, to get the best results, you should consult your local West Haven or Milford CT cosmetic dentist who can provide in-office, chairside procedures and take- home options that will give you the white, confident smile you are looking for.
Cosmetic dentists can use products with high concentrations of hydrogen peroxide, like BriteSmile and an innovative process called the deep bleaching technique, which yields a brighter, longer lasting result. Also, specially designed professional trays are used to keep the bleaching agent on teeth and away from your gums, which will result in less discomfort.
Most teeth-whitening procedures take about an hour with the whitening product on teeth for 15 to 20 minutes, over two or three intervals. The best results come when multiple sessions are done a week or so apart.
With the deep bleaching technique, clients schedule two appointments about a week apart and use a home tray in between the appointments. Your West Haven or Milford CT cosmetic dentist then checks your progress at the second visit and decides if a stronger hydrogen peroxide solution should be used, in order to get the desired result.
Another amazing option of the deep bleaching technique is that it can even be used in some cases to whiten teeth veneers. Anyone with veneers can tell that as time passes there is inevitable discoloration of the teeth behind your veneers and ultimately leads to blue-gray discoloration. In most cases, your cosmetic dentist would then have to replace the veneers. The deep bleaching technique has the brightening ability to reach past the veneers and deep into the tooth. Clients could avoid the extra cost and time necessary to replace aged veneers.
For those who have less time to invest, BriteSmile may be the best choice for you. This is a one-hour procedure where a tooth-whitening gel is painted on the teeth, then activated by a patented blue light, which stays on for about 20 minutes. The process is repeated and results are instant.
The best candidates for teeth whitening are those with yellowing stains from smoking or drinks like coffee, tea, or red wine. Clients with bluish staining may see less dramatic results. Teeth sensitivity can occur and is a common side effect of any whitening agent, even over-the-counter products.
Cosmetic dentists can use several new de-sensitizing sealants that make the first week or so after the teeth whitening procedure much more comfortable and minimize the sensitivity.
Teeth whitening is an investment in yourself. It can quickly boost your confidence and make you feel happier every time you look in the mirror or turn heads. Take the time to take care of yourself. Consult your cosmetic dentist in West Haven and Milford, Connecticut about having a whiter teeth by tomorrow.
