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Bleaching is a very conservative and non-invasive approach to
creating a brighter and more appealing smile. Teeth can often
take on a darker and unattractive appearance with age or from
contact with staining substances. The discoloration can be caused
by tobacco, coffee or tea, juices, poor hygiene, genetics, and
natural aging.
There are two commonly used methods for bleaching: at-home and
in-office. Both begin with an office consultation to determine
if the patient is a good candidate for the bleaching process.
The at-home technique is the most popular and least expensive.
The in-office method allows Dr. Markle to place a higher concentration
of bleach over the teeth and use a laser to accelerate the bleaching
process.
At-Home Method
A custom mouth piece or "tray" is made to fit your teeth by
the dental office. This tray fits over the patient's teeth and
holds the bleaching material against the teeth for a specified
period of time. There are different concentrations of bleach
that are worn via the tray for one to five hours per day for
an average of 10 to 14 days. The regimen will be determined
by the dentist and may differ for each patient. If the teeth
become more sensitive to hot and cold, a "desensitizing" material
may be used in the same tray on alternating days. Results are
usually excellent with this method.
In-Office Method
The gum tissues are covered to protect them from being irritated
by a higher concentration of the bleaching material. The bleach
is then activated by a high intensity light or a laser to accelerate
the process. This method is repeated several time during the
laser session. Dr. Markle will sometimes recommend tray bleaching
at home for further bleaching results that will last. Most patients
require a touch-up after one to five years, depending on the
patient's habits and desires.
Both at-home and in-office treatments are considerably more
effective than the whiteners available at retail. The over-the-counter
products have much lower concentrations of bleach and sometimes
use materials and ill-fitting trays that can cause damage to
the teeth and gums. Reliable Results Bleaching has become very
popular for a whiter and brighter smile because it's fast, simple
and inexpensive with excellent and predictable results. |
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