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Tuesday, February 28th, 2012
 Teeth whitening is a popular cosmetic dentistry procedure that can dramatically transform your smile. Exposure to staining agents is the most common cause of discolored teeth. Teeth whitening can correct this staining in a simple procedure that can lighten teeth seven to ten shades in one treatment. With proper care, your teeth can remain white for many years.
Caring for Your Whitened Teeth
Regular care and brushing are important to keep your treated teeth white. Your cosmetic dentist will provide guidelines for how to care for your teeth after your whitening treatment. One important guideline is to avoid staining agents. These agents, which likely caused your teeth to be stained in the first place, will continue to stain your teeth if exposure continues after your whitening treatment. Agents that will stain your teeth after whitening include:
- Coffee
- Tea
- Fruit juices
- Nicotine
If you are careful to avoid staining agents, your teeth whitening treatment will last much longer. Periodic maintenance treatments, which take much less time than a full whitening treatment, will help keep your smile bright and white.
Maintenance Treatments for Teeth Whitening
Most dentists will suggest avoidance of certain foods and beverages for a short period immediately after teeth whitening—usually about twenty-four hours. This helps you get the best results from your whitening treatment, as the teeth can be more susceptible to staining for a short time after whitening.
Our cosmetic dentist will provide instructions and guidance regarding maintenance. You might receive trays and whitener to use at home periodically to keep your teeth white, or you might be asked to come back on occasion for a maintenance treatment in the office. Either way, your teeth will likely be much less stained than they were before your initial whitening treatment, and the in-office treatment will take less time.
To find out more about teeth whitening, how it works, and how to keep your smile white both before and after whitening treatment, please call our Denver office at 303-832-7789 for an appointment or consultation.
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Monday, September 5th, 2011
Teeth whitening continues to grow in popularity as faster, easier, and even more effective options become available. Teeth whitening is the quickest, easiest way to transform your smile. If you are considering teeth whitening in Denver, here are some of the major benefits of this minor cosmetic procedure.
Transform Your Smile in Just One Hour
One of the biggest advantages of teeth whitening is that it takes very little time. In a single hour, a cosmetic dentist can lighten your teeth anywhere from five to ten shades. The whitening agent is applied and left for about twenty minutes, then reapplied. After the session is completed, you will see dramatic changes in the look of your teeth.
If the staining on your teeth is particularly stubborn, a take-home kit can provide a stronger whitening agent and a longer exposure to the agent. Using customized plastic trays, the whitening agent is left on the teeth for about fifteen minutes, twice a day, for two weeks. After this intensive treatment, most people will see significant results and a brighter smile.
Low Incidence of Side Effects
While it is possible to experience side effects from teeth whitening, these issues are minor and usually temporary. The most common side effects are:
- Increased sensitivity in the treated teeth
- Irritation in the gums
- Irritation in the lips
All these side effects are more likely to occur with take-home kits or over the counter whitening. In-office whitening uses special gels to protect the lips and gums, reducing the likelihood of irritation. Take-home whiteners are stronger, and are more likely to make extended contact with the soft tissues in the mouth, making it more likely to develop sensitivity or irritation.
However, in both cases, irritation or sensitivity is likely to disappear within a few days. This lack of permanent or uncomfortable side effects makes teeth whitening one of the safest and most comfortable cosmetic dentistry procedures available.
If you are interested in teeth whitening, please contact Governor’s Park Dental Group for an appointment or a consultation. We’d be happy to discuss what teeth whitening can do for your smile.
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