There are plenty of dental care options out there that can give you the smile that you have always wanted. Some can help reduce the appearance of chips and cracks. Others can help even out the alignment of your teeth in order for you to have a perfect smile. And of course, there is one very popular treatment in cosmetic dentistry that can remove stains and leave your smile looking brighter and cleaner: professional teeth whitening treatment.
About Teeth Whitening Treatment
Professional teeth whitening treatment is an excellent option for getting rid of those unsightly stains and making dingy teeth look absolutely stunning. When you visit with Dr. Arkadi Razoumovich, a skilled cosmetic and general dentist serving Seattle, he will be able to assess your candidacy for teeth whitening.
Right now, we’d like to look at five important facts about teeth whitening that you should know. Not all of these are common knowledge, so you may find this quite enlightening.
1. Professional Whitening Is More Effective Than Over-the-counter Whitening
Professional Seattle teeth whitening is much, much stronger than any tray system, whitening strip system, or whitening toothpaste on the market. The reason for this is the bleaching agent used in professional whitening. This bleaching agent is much stronger that ones in over-the-counter products and requires the monitoring of a skilled dental professional to work properly. The results are quite apparent though. While over-the-counter products may brighten a smile about six or seven shades, professional teeth whitening can whiten up to 10 shades.
2. Teeth Whitening Is Quick, Quick, Quick
We mentioned above just how strong professional teeth whitening is, but you also have to consider how long treatment takes. One professional teeth whitening treatment only requires an hour. Just one. Compare that to over-the-counter products–these sometimes take multiple days or even weeks to show you results which are not even as good as professional whitening.
3. Teeth Whitening Is Painless
A teeth whitening treatment is performed without pain, so there’s not need for sedation (sleep) dentistry or anesthetic during your treatment. You may experience tooth sensitivity afterward for a day or two, but this is normal and can be managed in the office and at home quite easily.
4. Repeat Teeth Whitening Treatments Can Be Easily Performed
Sometimes just one teeth whitening treatment won’t be enough to get rid of really tough stains. In those cases, we can very simply repeat a teeth whitening treatment to achieve optimal results. A few sessions of teeth whitening may give you the smile makeover results that you have always wanted.
5. Teeth Whitening Alternatives Are Available For Non-candidates
Sometimes a severe stain cannot be dealt with through teeth whitening. Sometimes patients are not good candidates for teeth whitening. So what then? Well, there are plenty of other options for dental bleaching and stain management to consider. We can discuss these with you when you visit our practice. Rest assured, we can give you the smile of your dreams.
We have a blog titled “Who Makes a Good Candidate for Teeth Whitening?”. You can read more about teeth whitening and who Are the Ideal Candidates for Teeth Whitening?.
Learn More About Teeth Whitening And Cosmetic Dentistry
As you can see, there’s a lot more to teeth whitening and dental bleaching than meets the eye. But five facts isn’t all there is either. If you would like to learn even more about teeth whitening and how it may be the right option for you, contact our practice serving Seattle today. The entire team is eager to discuss your dental health with you in more detail.