Tooth whitening with Atlanta dentist
I learned some pretty interesting information on tooth whitening from the Atlanta dentist, Dr. Cary Goldstein.
The public has been slightly fooled by the misnomer "whitening toothpaste." The whiteners are toothpaste with an abrasive that removes stains on the outside of the tooth. Whitening pastes or gels will whiten or clean outside stains from coffee, tea and smoking. There are bleaching toothpastes that have a peroxide base that will bleach the teeth. It could take 8 to 12 months.
Bleaching occurs from the inside of the tooth and requires a lot of time. These toothpastes are an adjunct to your daily cleaning or bleaching regimen. If you eat or drink a lot of staining foods such as red wine or blueberries, for example, then the whitening pastes will help keep stains off the outside of your teeth. If you are bleaching or have bleached, using a bleaching toothpaste can help maintain the color.
So how do you get your teeth that young white glow...?
Over-the-counter white strips — Costs between $20 and $60. You may more than one or two boxes may be needed for best results.
Paint-on bleaching — Costs $20 to $55. You may need more than one or two uses for best results.
These bleaching agents are a lot like nail polish. You simply dry the teeth, paint this on and let it dry. The bleach adheres to the outside of the teeth for a period of time, therby causing the process to begin.
Custom trays — Costs between $30 to $100 for do-it-yourself kits and between $200 to $600 for dentist-made custom trays.
This is the best value for bleaching regimens. In the first of two office visits, molds of your upper and lower teeth and thin custom trays are made to fit your mouth. Within a day or two the trays are ready to deliver along with a bleaching gel (mint or fruit flavored) which is placed into the trays, and they are worn for 30 minutes to four hours daily. The more you wear them, the faster the teeth bleach. Lighter teeth can be bleached as quickly as two weeks, while even dark teeth can be bleached if used for six months to a year. The trays can easily last for 5 years with proper care.
In-office laser or light bleaching — Costs between $200 to $650 per session.
For those of us who do not want to wear trays at home or want a more instant result, the in-office procedures are the ticket. Research has shown that at least three to five sessions are needed to get noticeable long-term results. Many brands exist, but the key is to have multiple sessions. Beware of the shopping center and cruise ship bleaching centers, unless they offer three to five sessions. The secret to remember is that each in-office session is worth about one to two weeks of at-home tray bleaching.
Deep-bleaching--The latest and greatest is a combination of the in-office and at-home techniques. One in-office treatment gives you an immediate result, but it is short lived (only two to six weeks) unless it is followed by more in-office or at-home procedures.
Bleaching teeth has become the easiest and least expensive cosmetic dental procedure.
There you have it. All you need to know about tooth whitening here in Atlanta from a dentist with offices in Buckhead. Good luck and I hope to see you big white tooth smile very soon!
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