How Professional Teeth Whitening Is Done?

What Is Tooth Whitening?

Tooth whitening covers a range of treatments for your teeth that alter their color. This is typically used to whiten discolored teeth and remove blemishes such as coffee and nicotine stains. A Las Vegas dentist can do teeth whitening as an in-office procedure, and you can also find teeth whitening products sold over the counter in pharmacies. However, these are not as effective as professional teeth whitening treatments.

Professional Whitening Methods

The most common method of teeth whitening involves applying a whitening gel to your teeth while wearing a mouthguard for a period of time. You will need to do this regularly over a course of several weeks. The whitening solution will bleach your teeth whiter over time until they reach the desired shade. However, there are also in-office teeth whitening methods that are much faster.

What is laser teeth whitening?

Laser teeth whitening involves applying a whitening solution to your teeth such as hydrogen peroxide. Once the whitening solution has been painted onto your teeth, the dentist will use a laser to activate it, rapidly bleaching your teeth to the desired shade. This treatment usually takes about an hour. After the procedure, you may be given a fluoride treatment to protect the teeth and ease any sensitivity.

What is Zoom teeth whitening?

Zoom teeth whitening involves a similar process to laser teeth whitening, with the application of a peroxide solution to your teeth followed by a specialized curing light. After the in-office procedure is complete, you will get a kit to use at home that will further enhance and protect your new tooth color.

What are The Benefits of Professional Teeth Whitening?

 

Your teeth can become discolored for many reasons, and this is not always caused by poor oral health. However, whatever the reason that your teeth are discolored or blemished, this is something that many people can feel self-conscious about. A professional teeth whitening treatment can give you more confidence in your smile.

Additionally, professional teeth whitening procedures typically involve the application of a protective treatment that will protect your teeth from further staining once the treatment is complete.

Is In-Office Whitening Better Than At-home?

Teeth whitening involves applying a bleaching agent inside your mouth. Whatever the treatment you use, this is a procedure best left to the experts. In-office teeth whitening treatments are the best teeth whitening method for a number of reasons.

Mistakes and ineffective products can not only fail to achieve the desired results, but might cause the uneven coloration, or even damage to your mouth and gums.

Because of these factors, in-office whitening has numerous advantages over at-home teeth whitening products that you can buy over the counter. These include:

• A custom-tailored shade for your teeth, which can give your new teeth color a more natural appearance.
• The procedure is much faster, and only takes a single appointment instead of weeks of repeat applications.
• The results last a lot longer than those achieved by the much milder bleaching agents sold over the counter.
• The bleaching agent is applied carefully and safely by an expert, avoiding damage and irritation to your gums.
• At-home treatments do not provide customized whitening trays that are molded to your mouth, resulting in a less effective treatment that is more likely to leak bleaching agents into your mouth.
• You will get the advice and support of a dental expert after the procedure is complete, helping you to protect your newly whitened teeth.

How Long Does Professional Teeth Whitening Last?

 

A professional teeth whitening treatment can last up to 3 years. However, this greatly depends on your diet, lifestyle, and oral hygiene. If you smoke or drink red wine, coffee or tea, these still stain your teeth over time, although a protective treatment will slow this process down.

At-home treatments usually do not last as long, and the whiter appearance may start to disappear after as few as 3 to 6 months after you complete the treatment. Because of the imprecision involved in applying at-home treatments, they can often last for a shorter period of time than this.

What to Expect With Professional Teeth Whitening

Professional teeth whitening is a fairly simple process. First, the dentist will clean and polish your teeth to remove any plaque and provide a clean surface to apply the whitening solution. Then your teeth will be isolated from the rest of your mouth with gauze, ensuring that they remain dry throughout the procedure. The dentist will also use a protective barrier that prevents any other part of your mouth from touching your teeth or getting in the way of the procedure.

Next, the bleaching agent is applied to your teeth. The dentist will use a laser or curing light, depending on the teeth whitening method being used, to activate the bleaching agent. This accelerates the bleaching process. There may be several applications of the bleaching agent and the curing light or laser throughout the treatment.

The whitening process, including curing, takes about an hour. Afterward, you may be given a follow-up kit to finalize the results. In addition, the dentist may also provide a fluoride treatment to strengthen your teeth’ enamel, which can reduce any sensitivity caused by the bleaching process.

Are you considering looking for professional teeth whitening in Las Vegas? Get in touch with us today to book a safe and effective teeth whitening procedure that will immediately brighten your smile.