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TEETH
WHITENING :
Teeth whitening (bleaching) has become
increasingly popular over the last decade. It is no longer
reserved just for those people that are in the public eye.
There are two types of teeth whitening procedures that are
commonly used by cosmetic dentists. The most common procedure
has been around for quite some time and involves in-home use
of a bleaching gel and custom fitted trays. The second type
of teeth whitening procedure employed by dentists involves
in-office use of a highly concentrated bleaching gel which
is activated by a laser or power light.
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TREATMENT :
Using a laser with a whitening gel, this is an in-office bleaching
system. The translucent bleaching gel is applied to the teeth
and a laser light is used to activate the crystals to absorb
the energy from the light and penetratet the teeth enamel to
increase the lightening effect on the teeth.
New findings reveal how a tooth whitening procedure - typically
not an option for those children with tetracycline-stained teeth
can be effective for lightening dark, intrinsic stains, with
results lasting more than four and a half years, according to
the Academy of General Dentistry.
The in-office laser/gel system can lighten teeth up to 7-8 shades
while the in-home tray/gel system can lighten only 4-5 shades.
Your teeth will naturally discolor over time. Most people need
to repeat the procedure every 1-2 years this should be done
under a dentist's care so that the gums and teeth may be monitored.
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