People choose to have their teeth professionally whitened for different reasons. Some people choose professional teeth whitening because their smile is stained from smoking or drinking beverages like red wine or coffee. Others choose it because their teeth are a grayish color from using antibiotics. Whatever the reasons for choosing professional teeth whitening the patient can be sure that their smile will be around ten shades whiter by the end of the treatment. So what exactly is involved in the process of having one’s teeth whitened professionally and is it expensive?
Professional in-office Santa Barbara teeth whitening involves the use of a bleaching gel and laser light. There are several professional grade whitening systems that dentists can choose from. A few examples of these professional whitening systems include Zoom, The Sapphire, Rembrandt and Opalescence. Regardless of which professional whitening system your dentist uses the procedure is generally the same.
The process of whitening begins with a cleaning to get rid of plaque, tartar, and surface stains on the teeth. Before the dentist begins the actual whitening procedure he, or she will put protective eyewear on the patient to ensure that their eyes are not damaged by the laser light. The dentist will then apply the bleaching gel to the teeth that are going to be whitened. The next step involves the use of the laser light to activate the bleaching agent in the gel. The whole process usually takes about sixty minutes.
Professional teeth whitening is considered to be cosmetic dentistry. Hence it might not be covered by the patient’s dental insurance plan. What’s more professional teeth whitening is more expensive than over the counter at-home whitening systems because it is more effective. Yet compared to the cost of having veneers or porcelain crowns fitted professional teeth whitening is inexpensive.
So is professional in-office teeth whitening procedure right for you? The only way to determine the answer to that question is to ask your dentist. Professional teeth whitening in Santa Barbara is often the best solution for people who have particularly sensitive teeth. That’s because professional teeth whitening involves using bleaching gel only once whereas at-home systems require you to use several applications of peroxide. Professional in-office teeth whitening is not always suitable for people who have porcelain crowns. That’s because porcelain cannot be whitened with bleaching gel. However, if the porcelain crowns are due to be replaced the patient can first have his teeth whitened and then have new crowns that match the shade of the freshly bleached teeth fitted.
There is nothing worse than meeting someone for the first time or being asked to smile for a photograph if you know that your teeth are not as white as they could be. Fortunately advances in cosmetic dentistry mean it is no longer necessary to put up with having a discolored smile that makes you feel unattractive. If you are embarrassed about your smile it’s definitely worth making an appointment with your dentist to ask about professional teeth whitening.
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