Miami Dentist Answers Frequently Asked Question about Tooth Whitening

If your smile is looking a little dingy, have no fear: modern dental technology offers lots
of safe and effective options for whitening your teeth.

Teeth bleaching or whitening lightens the color of teeth. Teeth can become yellowed or

darkened from age, coffee, tea or smoking. The brightening effects of whitening can last
up to five years after the treatment (depending on your personal habits, such as
smoking or drinking coffee or tea).

How effective is whitening?

Bleaching has a higher than 90% success rate. Bleaching is tough on stains but gentle

on your teeth! Results vary depending on several factors such as teeth stained from
smoking; from taking certain medications such as tetracycline during tooth
development; or from fluorosis, a condition occurring in the presence of too much
fluoride.

Bleaching will not lighten fillings or artificial materials used in dental repair as for

crowns, porcelain veneers, etc. Your dentist may discourage treatment if you have
sensitive teeth, periodontal disease, teeth with worn enamel or if you're pregnant or
breast-feeding.

What are my options?

We'll begin by examining your teeth and gums. Certain types of stains respond better to

different types of whitening materials, so we'll discuss the procedure best suited to your
individual needs. In addition, any cavities or gum problems must be treated before
bleaching can begin.

Some methods are performed in the dental office. We use anour office at in-office bleaching system (such as laser bleaching) to lighten teeth instantly.

Dentist-supervised at-home bleaching is another option. It's less expensive that in in

office-treatment, but results take longer to achieve. We'll take molds of your teeth to
produce custom-fitted flexible trays to hold the bleaching gel comfortably in your mouth.
Some bleaching systems require you to wear the trays while you sleep, showing results
in 10-14 days (or more accurately nights)! Other systems bleach your teeth from two to
four hours a day and require three to six weeks to complete.

Finally, there are over-the-counter whitening treatments available in every pharmacy.

Many of these products are effective, but they will not produce the same dramatic
results as treatment administered by a dentist.

Bloch Dentistry Center specializes in a wide range of dental services including: general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, teeth whitening, veneers, dental implants, root canals, periodontic treatments, and reconstructive dentistry.

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

 

We appreciate great patients. Thank you for trusting our office with you smile!