Tooth whitening and aesthetics of the smile start with an oral assessment. Your local Cosmetic Dentist in Chanhassen will ensure there are no contra-indications to treatment, such as tooth decay, gingivitis or periodontitis. Staining of teeth is influenced by various factors: heredity, certain medications during the period of tooth formation (the antibiotic tetracycline mainly), lifestyle and consumption of things like coffee, tea, tobacco, wine, etc. To decide if dental whitening is best for you, contact your local dentist today.
Teeth whitening in one session
* Bleaching technique: this technique is the fastest because bleaching products are most concentrated, and often activated by light. The bleaching session lasts half an hour to an hour. There should be two sessions spaced during two weeks to expect a good result. A tooth whitening gel made of concentrated hydrogen peroxide is applied to the teeth after the gums are isolated and protected. This gel is then activated by a beam of light. The advantage of dental bleaching is to obtain a color change in a short time. The technique used is safe for tooth enamel, a one-hour session is sufficient in most cases. For stubborn stains, a clarification by additional outpatient treatment may be necessary. The Cosmetic Dentist in Chanhassen will make impressions of your teeth in order to make molded tooth whitening trays. This therapeutic technique can be combined with the installation of ceramic crowns or veneers to correct any imperfections. Note: old crowns cannot be brightened, so another crown must be place to harmonize the color of your smile.
* Teeth whitening with ambulatory trays: the Cosmetic Dentist in Chanhassen takes an impression of the mouth and manufactures trays that will be applied every night for about two weeks. The patient inserts the whitening gel in the tray and wears it for a time defined by the practitioner.
Advice after teeth whitening
To maintain all the benefits of teeth whitening, avoid consumption of various products and food dyes during treatment and even during the week following treatment: red wine, tea, coffee, red fruit (cherries, blueberries, strawberries, raspberries) beets, colored soda, grapefruit, all acids, fruit juices, ice creams and sorbets colored foods, colorful candies, tomatoes/ketchup, tobacco, spices (Paprika, Saffron, curry) and colored toothpaste. Brush your teeth after every meal and after consuming food dyes. Drink water during your meal to avoid staining. Contact your local Cosmetic Dentist in Chanhassen for more information.
