Teeth Whitening TreatmentsThere is no reason for anyone to have to settle for a less-than-brilliant smile. Today there are advanced dental care options to improve the look of your teeth, eliminate discoloration, and give you the smile that you deserve.There are few facial features more appealing than a bright, white smile. Many people are satisfied with the results they get from brushing twice daily with fluoride toothpaste, flossing daily, and getting regular cleanings at the dentist's office. However, if you'd like to whiten your teeth, there are a number of teeth whitening treatments to choose from that can help you attain the dazzling smile you are after, from basic, at-home treatments such as whitening toothpaste to professional bleaching. Whitening ToothpastesAll toothpastes help remove surface stains using mild abrasives. Toothpastes that are labeled as "teeth whitening" have special chemical or polishing agents that provide additional stain removal effectiveness, based on standards set by the ADA Seal of Acceptance program. Unlike bleaches, whitening toothpastes do not alter the basic tooth color.Teeth Whitening TreatmentsBleaching products contain peroxide(s) that literally bleach the tooth enamel. These products typically rely on carbamide peroxide of different concentrations as the bleaching agent. We offer a custom at-home bleaching system that is effective and safe.At-home Teeth WhiteningThe media is filled with ads that promote many teeth whitening products and systems. The number of products and different claims can be confusing. Our team at Clear Creek Dentistry will help guide you in this process. Dr. Beck and Dr. Haws feel that the whitening system we provide is the most effective and safe program to help our patients achieve a brilliant smile. Each patient receives a personalized whitening consultation where the teeth are examined and it is determined if whitening is the best options. Many people have teeth that would not respond to whitening and other options would be discussed. This initial consultation helps avoid unnecessary expense and loss of time.If it is determined you are a good candidate for our teeth whitening system, custom molds are taken of your teeth and an initial shade of your natural teeth is noted. A few days later you will return to our office and receive a custom whitening tray and a teeth whitening kit. With the whitening kit, custom whitening tray, and personal instructions, you will have the tools to achieve a brilliant smile. Our team will set a follow-up appointment to check your progress and answer questions you may have during the whitening process. There is the potential for side effects when you have your teeth whitened. Teeth can become sensitive during the time that you are using the whitening agent. This is usually a temporary condition that will subside when treatment is concluded. In some cases, gum tissue may become temporarily irritated from the Carbamide Peroxide. If you experience any side effects that concern you, be sure to call our office and talk to the dentist. Which Option is Right for You? Before selecting a whitening option, you should talk to the dentist about whether a specific whitening procedure will be effective for you. Whiteners may not correct all types of discoloration. For example, yellowish teeth will probably whiten well, brownish teeth less well, and grayish teeth may not whiten well at all. Also teeth whitening may not be effective if you have had tooth-colored fillings placed in your front teeth because the whitening agent will not change the color of those materials, causing them to stand out against the whitened surfaces of your teeth. In these cases, other options, such as porcelain veneers, may be a better option for you. |
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