Teeth Whitening
Wouldn’t it be great if our teeth remained as bright and white as they did when we were children? Although it might have seemed like you could eat whatever you wanted and the appearance of your smile never changed, not even kids can keep up such a lifestyle forever. Eating candy and chasing it down with juice and soda eventually takes its toll, as does smoking cigarettes, chewing tobacco, and other lifestyle habits.
Professional Teeth Whitening Options for a Better Smile
Dentists have access to stronger bleaching chemicals than the public does, so it makes sense to obtain teeth whitening services in person. If you choose this option, your dentist pours carbamide peroxide into each customized mouth tray. The carbamide peroxide penetrates the outer layers of tooth enamel to get your teeth bright and clean again from the inside out. You sit with one tray on your top set of teeth and a second tray on your bottom row of teeth for approximately one hour.
After removing your customized bleaching trays during teeth whitening in Cleveland Heights, OH, your dentist at Easton Dental rinses the residue from your teeth and allows you to see your smile in the mirror.
You also have the option of wearing your bleaching trays for several consecutive nights at home. The at-home kit saves you from having to pay professional fees while also providing you with bleaching gel that contains superior strength.
Caring for Your Newly Whitened Teeth at Home
Don’t feel surprised if you experience tooth sensitivity and soreness in your gums for a few days after the procedure. This is normal and should go away without additional intervention. However, you are welcome to use a non-prescription pain reliever or apply a warm cloth to your face to ease discomfort during the first few days if you wish.
Be sure to avoid dark-colored foods and drinks that could stain your teeth again so soon. You may also want to seriously consider giving up drinking, smoking, or other lifestyle habits that can damage your oral health along with your general overall health. Your dentist can provide you with additional resources if interested.
Source:
Whitening | American Dental Association (ada.org)
