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Types of whitening
There are various teeth whitening options available, with many individuals starting at home with whitening toothpaste. While this can contribute to brighter teeth, it often falls short of providing substantial whitening. We recommend toothpaste as a complement to an overall teeth whitening treatment rather than a standalone solution. Following professional whitening, using whitening toothpaste can help maintain the brightness of your teeth.
Over-the-counter solutions such as whitening trays or strips are also popular choices. While these treatments can be effective, they typically don’t match the effectiveness of professional in-office solutions. Generally, store-bought products are not as potent as those provided by medical professionals. Furthermore, commercially available whitening trays are designed to fit a general audience, not tailored to your specific dental structure. This lack of customization may result in loose-fitting trays and potential solution leakage, leading to gum irritation.
Our in-office teeth whitening
This procedure is performed by your dentist or hygienist. The in-office treatment can be done at the same time as a teeth cleaning or during a separate appointment. It is typically completed within an hour and produces immediately white teeth. For many people, this is an ideal solution because of how quickly it is finished. Some teeth whitening solutions may not be ideal for every patient; it is possible that some well known teeth whitening methods may not be for you.
Chinook Smiles is pleased to provide several in-office options, such as Zoom! Advanced Power and Fotona Lightwalker Laser whitening to help you achieve the healthy, beautiful smile that you have been dreaming of.
FAQs
It’s essential to keep in mind that every patient has unique needs and specific requirements of care. In general, individuals with yellow tones to their teeth respond best to teeth whitening. Brown and grayish tinted teeth bleach respond less well and may require significantly longer dentist-supervised tooth whitening regimens or alternative cosmetic treatments. Finally, teeth whitening may not be recommended in the presence of sensitive teeth, worn enamel, and significant gum disease.
For darkly stained teeth, a whitening procedure may not provide the cosmetic results desired. In these cases, we’ll talk about alternative options such as porcelain veneers or full-coverage crowns.
Most people are candidates for tooth whitening, but again, each situation is unique and it’s best to contact your Chinook Smiles dentists.
Typically you can expect whitening to last from six months to two years, although some studies report results lasting up to 10 years. Avoiding red wine, coffee, and smoking—all of which can cause staining—helps preserve the results.
Sensitivity from tooth whitening is always transient. If there is any sensitivity caused by the whitening, it goes away within one to two days after the treatment, and the patient returns to the state of sensitivity he or she had prior to starting the whitening process.
