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ADVANCED TOOTH WHITENING SYSTEM Have you always wanted w h i t e r t e e t h ? What about over-the-counter tooth whitening products? Over-the-counter whitening products, whitening strips and toothpastes have become popular. However, the American Dental Association cautions patients to use accepted whitening products under professional supervision for safety and better results. Whitening toothpastes can temporarily remove only the most superficial stains. Final Word Advances in dentistry have made it easier than ever to help you get the whiter, brighter smile you’ve always wanted. To maintain this bright new appearance, we suggest that you avoid enamel-staining substances such as coffee, tea and tobacco products for several days following the procedure. If you have any further questions about tooth whitening, please ask us! Those patients in our practice who have undergone cosmetic dental whitening treatment not only have acquired a more pleasing smile, but have experienced enhanced self-esteem and self-confidence. You can, too! What happens during dentist-supervised at-home tooth whitening? First you’ll be fitted for thin custom mouth trays for use at home. Then we’ll discuss with you the many products that offer varying concentrations of bleaching agents, which determines the wear time required for whitening results. Peroxide-containing whiteners typically come in gel form that you apply to your custom-fitted mouth tray. Some products are used twice a day for two weeks. Others are designed for overnight use for up to two weeks. Newer products continue to offer shorter daily wear times to encourage patient compliance and get faster results. During at-home treatment, you must return to our office to ensure the product is working and that your teeth and gums remain healthy. Are touch-ups ever required? To stay whiter and brighter, your teeth may require periodic touch-ups requiring you to wear your appliance with the whitening solution for a few days to a week. Please call us to discuss your needs, and we’ll be happy to advise you. Are there any side effects from tooth whitening? Some patients’ teeth exhibit a chalky appearance for a short time, due to a slight dehydration caused by the tooth whitening solution. Occasionally, patients experience mild sensitivity to cold food and beverages for a day or two following the procedure. BR0597 • © SmartPractice ® , Printed in U.S.A. SAMPLE
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ADVANCED TOOTHWHITENING SYSTEM
Have you always wanted
whiter teeth?What about over-the-counter toothwhitening products?Over-the-counter whitening products, whiteningstrips and toothpastes have become popular.However, the American Dental Associationcautions patients to use accepted whiteningproducts under professional supervision forsafety and better results. Whitening toothpastescan temporarily remove only the mostsuperficial stains.
Final WordAdvances in dentistry have made it easier thanever to help you get the whiter, brighter smileyou’ve always wanted. To maintain this brightnew appearance, we suggest that you avoidenamel-staining substances such as coffee, teaand tobacco products for several days followingthe procedure.
If you have any further questions about toothwhitening, please ask us! Those patients in ourpractice who have undergone cosmetic dentalwhitening treatment not only have acquired amore pleasing smile, but have experiencedenhanced self-esteem and self-confidence. You can, too!
What happens during dentist-supervisedat-home tooth whitening?First you’ll be fitted for thin custom mouth traysfor use at home. Then we’ll discuss with youthe many products that offer varyingconcentrations of bleaching agents, whichdetermines the wear time required forwhitening results.
Peroxide-containing whiteners typically comein gel form that you apply to your custom-fittedmouth tray. Some products are used twice aday for two weeks. Others are designed forovernight use for up to two weeks. Newerproducts continue to offer shorter daily weartimes to encourage patient compliance and getfaster results. During at-home treatment, youmust return to our office to ensure t he productis working and that your teeth and gumsremain healthy.
Are touch-ups ever required?To stay whiter and brighter, your teeth mayrequire periodic touch-ups requiring you towear your appliance with the whiteningsolution for a few days to a week. Please callus to discuss your needs, and we’ll be happyto advise you.
Are there any side effects from tooth whitening?Some patients’ teeth exhibit a chalkyappearance for a short time, due to a slightdehydration caused by the tooth whiteningsolution. Occasionally, patients experiencemild sensitivity to cold food and beverages fora day or two following the procedure.
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How do I know if tooth whitening is for me?We’re glad to help you determine if you’re agood candidate. First, for your safety, we need tocheck the strength and condition of your teethwith an examination and x-rays.
Then, before recommending tooth whitening foryou, we diagnose the exact cause of your toothdiscoloration. A number of factors can contributeto discoloration, including:
• Tetracycline (antibiotic) staining• Excessive fluoride• Trauma (injury) to the teeth• Pulp (nerve) degeneration • Restorative materials (silver, gold)• Genetic and acquired illnesses• Aging• Use of staining substances, such as coffee,
tea or tobacco
What tooth whitening options are available?Depending upon your unique situation, we mayoffer one of two different types of tooth whiteningsystems: in-office (active) or at home use(passive) under our professional supervision.Sometimes we recommend a combination ofboth to give you the best results in the leastamount of time. Regardless of which type ofsystem is best for you, it’s important that youfollow our professional recommendations. Wewant to be sure you receive the best and safesttreatment available.
Have you alwayswanted whiter teeth?Thanks to new materials andtechnology, you can have awhiter, brighter smile!Ever notice how some people can practicallylight up a room with their bright, beautifulsmiles? A natural-looking, sparkling white smilecan be yours with a safe, painless and effectiveprofessional tooth whitening procedure – and alittle help from us!
What is Tooth Whitening?Tooth whitening is a bleaching process thatreverses discolorations of enamel (the outsidelayer of tooth structure) to create a whiter,brighter appearance. No natural tooth structureis lost, and no anesthetic is required.
What happens during in-office tooth whitening?Advancement in whitening products makesin-office tooth whitening faster and moreeffective than ever. Also called chairsidebleaching, the procedure can be accomplishedin one to three visits that take from 30 minutesto an hour each.
1. We place a protective material (dental dam) that exposes your teeth and shields your gums, tongue and lips.
2. We apply lubricant to any exposed gums for further protection.
3. We apply a tooth whitening agent containing a high concentration of hydrogen peroxide.
4. We may use special light, laser, or other techniques to speed up the whitening process.
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