- Follow
instructions included in your kit.
- Total treatment time is usually
2 – 3 weeks. Some cases
may take longer, especially if treatment
is interrupted.
- Make sure
you brush and floss thoroughly prior to each
treatment. The bleaching gel can work better if it
is in contact with
the tooth
rather than plaque buildup.
- Mild sensitivity to cold liquids or air
may occur. This usually passes a few days after
treatment is completed. If the sensitivity is severe
or persists, discontinue using the gel and contact
our office.
- If
you experience any gum irritation, let us know.
Your custom tray may need to be adjusted.
- Teeth Whitening works best on yellow stained teeth.
Gray teeth are more difficult to whiten, or may
not respond to treatment. Such cases
may require porcelain veneers to achieve the desired
result.
- Results
can be quite dramatic. However upon completion of the teeth whitening
process, the color will “tone down” somewhat.
This is normal and actually looks more natural.
- Long term results vary from
patient to patient. This can depend on many factors
including habits such as smoking or coffee, tea,
wine, or cola consumption.
- “Touch-up” treatments may be needed every
3 – 6
months. This can usually be accomplished in 1 or 2 treatments
of 1 – 2 hours each. A special touch-up kit is
available at our office.
- Existing fillings, crowns, bonding, etc. will not
whiten. Therefore,
these restorations may need to be changed in order
to match your new smile.
- It is important to keep you 2-week follow-up appointment
so we can assess the results or make changes
in treatment as needed.
- If you have unsightly old silver fillings as us
about changing them to invisible white fillings.
Old crowns
with dark
gumlines can be changed to more natural looking metal-free
porcelain crowns.
- If
your friends wonder why you are smiling so much,
tell them about us. It would be our pleasure to
help them improve
their
smiles,
too!
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