Teeth Whitening The Easy Way To Brighten Your Smile

If you find yourself unwilling to smile, or covering your mouth with your hand when you speak to people, it is time to take the plunge and sort out those teeth! There is no need to feel that you are stuck with discolored, stained teeth, and the process of improving their appearance can be completely pain-free. The easiest, quickest way to drastically change the color of your teeth is through teeth whitening carried out by your dentist.

Many teeth whitening products are available for you to use at home, which you may of course want to try. These include whitening toothpaste, gum, strips and home whitening kits. If your teeth are only mildly discolored (i.e. off-white rather than yellow), one of these options may give you the result you desire. However for the best transformation, a professional whitening service is your best option. While the term "bleaching", according to the FDA, should only be used when the teeth are whitened beyond their natural color, and the term "whitening" refers to the process of removing dirt and debris from the tooth's surface, "whitening" is often used to refer to a bleaching procedure simply because it sounds better.

The whitening procedure carried out at the dental clinic is extremely straightforward and is normally completed in an hour or less. The dentist (or suitable trained technician) applies a high-concentration peroxide gel to the teeth, with the gums and lips carefully protected by a rubber guard. Depending on the original color of the teeth and the anticipated result, the peroxide stays on the teeth for intervals of 15 to 20 minutes. This process is repeated a few times, up to an hour. If a patient has particularly tough stains, they may need to come back for one or more extra whitening sessions, but most people find one session to be enough to achieve good results. This type of whitening is suitable for those with mild to moderate discoloration. A home whitening system recommended by the professional may also be provided to enable the patient to carry on with the whitening process at home, provided they follow the directions provided with the kit.

Clinic teeth whitening costs, on average, $650 per visit, but this can vary between professionals depending on their experience and location. Cost should be one of the first things you discuss with your dentist, before making an arrangement for any treatment. After you have established payment terms, your dentist will carry out a preliminary examination of your teeth and gums to make sure that you do not have any existing dental issues that require immediate attention. As long as this is not the case, arrangements will be made to perform the whitening treatment. If you have any questions at any stage of the process, ask your dentist, who will be happy to address your concerns. One of the most common questions people have is "how white will my teeth be?" While it is not an exact science, your dentist will be able to show you a color chart and point out a color range that you should realistically be able to achieve.

For more information about the teeth whitening procedure and what you can expect to achieve from it come visit our dental offices at Miami Shores Dental Group 9101 Park Drive, Miami Shores, FL 33138
(305) 754-0062
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