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BLEACHING
Bleaching is used when your only concern is
that your smile is not as bright as it can be due to staining or
discoloration of the teeth.
A
specially formulated peroxide based gel is used to release and remove
surface stains that have accumulated over the years in the microporosities
in the enamel covering of the teeth.
There are two approaches are available:
In our office, using a special light to safely activate the bleaching gel,
takes 45 minutes to an hour. Or at home, using a custom fabricated soft
tray you can comfortably bleach your teeth at your convenience. Home
procedure takes 30 minutes to an hour of daily wear. You will see results
in about 2 weeks.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Is bleaching safe?
Numerous studies conducted at
major universities have shown that the enamel is not weakened or changed
at all. The ingredients are so safe because they all release oxygen to
power off the stains.
What is the difference between the
over the counter bleaching gels and those prescribed in the dental office?
The main difference is that the over the counter products have a milder
concentration of the active ingredient to make them safe from over-use,
and they contain preservatives to increase their shelf life.
Another major advantage of dental office
bleaching is that the carrier tray is custom made for each individual
patient and therefore fits better. This intimate fit allows the bleaching
gel to be concentrated right on the tooth surface resulting in faster
action.
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