Teeth Whitening
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"In-office Teeth Whitening Treatment is the quickest and safest way to make teeth appear whiter and brighter. It is ideal for people who have healthy gums and unrestored teeth (no fillings).
This Cosmetic procedure is not for everyone. At SMiLEDesigners, we will tailor a whitening treatment plan to suit you. This may involve multiple in-office whitening sessions and at-home whitening trays for long-lasting results."
- Dr. Dhanraj Budhai, BDS
Teeth Whitening Facts
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What causes tooth discoloration? Everyone’s teeth are unique, therefore they discolor and stain in different ways. The discoloration or staining of a person’s tooth is typically caused by coffee, black tea, herbal tea, red wine, spicy foods such as curry, and smoking cigarettes. Tooth discoloration may also be due to aging effects, trauma, tetracycline stains, fluorosis, etc.
How does tooth whitening work? When a whitening product is applied to the tooth, it breaks down into water and oxygen ions. The oxygen ions enter the enamel and dentine and attack the long stain molecules to effectively break them down to be short and colorless. These short and colorless molecules are then naturally removed from the tooth by saliva. The intensity of whitening is related to the number of ions available and the length of time they are on the tooth.
How long does it take to whiten your teeth? With in-office whitening, results are obtained in just 30 minutes of treatment time. Using a take-home whitening system can take approximately 5-14 days, however, a longer time may be required for tetracycline cases. It may take 2-6 months for patients with fluorosis.
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How long will the whitening treatment last? This depends on each person and their oral habits. Whitening should be repeated every 1-3 years for both In-Office and Take-Home treatments. Without a touch-up, your patients' teeth will start to re-stain by the same thing that caused them to discolor initially, however, they will never return to their original shade.
What if the patient has restorations or veneers, will these change color? Whitening will remove any existing stains on the restorations but will not affect the original shade.
Are there any side effects? For those who follow the Instructions for Use that come with the Pola products, the majority will have no side effects. However, some will experience temporary sensitivity (dull or sharp, sensitive to hot or cold). This will subside after several hours of stopping the treatment and won’t leave any residual problems. The wear times can be shortened or made less frequent or teeth can be treated with a desensitizer, soothe. The patient should abstain from carbonated drinks, citrus fruits, and beverages to avoid sensitivity.
Is teeth whitening safe during pregnancy? It is not recommended to use teeth whitening products during pregnancy
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In-office Teeth Whitening
This video outlines steps involved with our Pola in-office teeth whitening treatment. In this video, you will see a demonstration of:
How we take impression for at-home trays
Capturing the before tooth color
Protecting the gums & lips during treatment
Application of Pola whitening gel
Removal of Pola whitening gel
Recording the final color of teeth
Excellent Teeth Whitening results can be achieved with informed and cooperative patients. Please tap on the button above to download and view our consent form for Teeth Whitening. While recognizing the benefits of a bright and beautiful smile, you should also be aware that teeth whitening treatment, like any treatment of the body, has some inherent risks and limitations.
After teeth whitening treatment, post-operative instructions are important to follow for lasting results. Please tap on the button above to download and view our post-op care for Teeth Whitening.
Carefully following these instructions will improve your comfort during the first few days following treatment and maintain your sparkling SMiLE.
At-home Teeth Whitening
At-home Teeth Whitening- Pola
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Pola Whitening products from SDI are safe, strictly regulated, and have been clinically proven to work! This video describes the At-home teeth whitening procedure. This procedure is usually tailored around your schedule. You will be supplied with either Pola Day or Pola Night depending on which is more convenient for you.
Applying whitening gel to your At-home trays
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Adding too much or too little teeth whitening gel to your at-home custom trays will limit your results with this teeth whitening procedure. This video demonstrates the correct way to get the best out of your teeth whitening journey; giving yourself a bright and beautiful smile you are proud of.
Your SMiLE. Our VISION. Whiter Brighter Teeth.
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