Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Tooth whitening in The Dental Office

By. Dr. Jonathan Bloch
Everyone would love to have a bright white smile, and there are a variety of products and procedures available to help you achieve a healthy bright smile or simply improve the look of your smile.

Many people are satisfied with the sparkle they get from brushing twice daily with a fluoride-containing toothpaste, cleaning between their teeth once a day and regular cleanings. If you decide you would like to go beyond this to make your smile look brighter, you should investigate all of your options.

You can take several approaches to whiten your smile:
  • In-office bleaching;
  • At-home bleaching;
  • Whitening toothpastes
For faster and better results we suggest a in-office tooth whitening procedure that is fast and effective. This procedure is called chairside bleaching and may require more than one office visit. Each visit may take from 30 minutes to one hour.

During chairside bleaching, the dentist will apply either a protective gel to your gums or a rubber shield to protect the oral soft tissues. A bleaching agent is then applied to the teeth, and a special light may be used to enhance the action of the agent. An hour later your teeth are several shades whiter.

At-home bleaching trays and whitening toothpastes can also help you brighten your smile, but take longer and may be less effective than in-office bleaching.

Call our friendly staff to schedule an appointment at (305)385-5555 or visit our website at www.BlochDentistry.com. We want to see you smile!

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