So you want to whiten your teeth? It’s an affordable way to enhance your smile, look younger, and feel more confident when you interact with people in business or social settings.
Here are 5 things Blaisdell Family Dentistry recommends when it comes to teeth whitening:
- Meet with your dentist for a consultation first. There are several different teeth whitening systems and a consultation will help you identify which protocol is best for you.
- It is vital to know that whitening does not affect existing fillings, porcelain veneers, or crowns.
- During your consultation, decide how many shades lighter you want your teeth to be at the end of the treatment. Depending on the whitening technique chosen, your teeth can be brightened three to eight shades. An in-office procedure achieves a degree of lightening that cannot be achieved with an OTC product. During your treatment, your dentist may apply a coating to protect your gums and roots while the bleaching agent is applied.
- An alternative method is to have your dentist customize a take-home kit for you. Make sure you follow the instructions exactly. First, molds are made from your upper and lower arch. Then the lab creates trays to hold the bleach. While this protocol may take longer, it is more cost-effective and more convenient for many patients. Teeth whitening results from either protocol can last from six months to two years.
- With any of the teeth whitening systems, tooth sensitivity may transpire. In most cases, it won’t last for more than a day or so. Call Blaisdell Family Dentistry if it lasts longer.
Blaisdell Family Dentistry offers general, restorative, and cosmetic dental services including porcelain veneers, prepless veneers, teeth whitening, and dentures. At Blaisdell Family Dentistry, quality care and a comfortable patient experience are our top priorities.
Contact Blaisdell Family Dentistry:
208-377-9696
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
8877 W Hackamore Dr
Boise, Idaho
83709
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