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Your smile is important and it’s the is the first thing people see and you notice when
you meet someone. It instantly portrays your personality, self-confidence, joy and
vitality. A whiter, brighter smile is beautiful - it can help you feel better about yourself
and make a memorable impression. Your smile does say it all and isn't it time, right now,
to have the beautiful smile you deserve?
These days, there are many ways to achieve a whiter, healthier looking smile.
Professional teeth whitening costs can be minimal when compared to more complex
treatment with porcelain restorations. Even people with sensitive teeth can take advantage
of in-office tooth whitening for a smile that dazzles.
What is Professional teeth whitening?
Professional tooth whitening refers to a technique in which the whitener is applied by the
dentist in the dental office. If you are using at-home teeth whitening kit, you have the
bleaching materials at home and perform the treatments on your own, unsupervised. An
hour of in-office treatment can produce the same results as one or two weeks of at-home
tray-based whitening.
In a professional teeth whitening treatment, the whitening effect is seen immediately and
is accomplished in just a few appointments (usually one) and usually the treatment costs
more than the at-home teeth whitening products. Its safe and very fast. In over an hour,
the teeth will be dramatically whiter. It is ideal for anyone and is the perfect choice for
busy individuals.
Whitening professional products contain 15-50% hydrogen peroxide. At home products
contain 3-10% hydrogen peroxide. This is why professional teeth whitening treatments
can bleach teeth much more quickly and effectively.
The whitening compounds and equipment the dentist uses are usually purchased from a
manufacturer as a kit, system, or even as a franchise. The well known brands include:
System
Type of Bleaching Light or Laser
Gas Plasma Light / Light Emitting
Diode
Metal Halide Light
Zoom!
A Biolase Laser
LaserSmile
Sapphire Plasma Arc Light
Rembrandt
Halogen Light
LumaArch
Opalescence Xtra Boost Does not have a lighting source
BriteSmile
The Laser Teeth Whitening Procedure
The professional teeth whitening process begins with a minor cleaning and removal of
any plaque along the gum line. Once this has been accomplished, its followed with a
short preparation to isolate your lips and gums and peroxide based gel is applied to the
teeth. This gel contains a professional strength formula that ensures the procedure
accomplishes the maximum possible amount of teeth whitening.
Next, a special light is used to activate the gel.
The total procedure takes an hour up to hour and a half. With ZOOM FULL
SESSIO, it would take 3 sessions of applications at 20 minutes each
WITH “JUMP START” I-OFFICE TEETH WHITEIG PROCEDURE it
provide a speedy start to a Home Bleaching Procedure by using the assistance of Inoffice, one session of 20 minutes of Light application. It’s a budget option or alternative
mid-range level to get the best of worlds (ie Full session of In-Office and Home
Bleaching) at less cost and lesser time as compared to wearing the Home Bleaching by
itself.
How does In-Chair Whitening work?
The whitening gel applied on the teeth is activated by the light. As the gel is broken
down, oxygen enters the enamel and dentin, whitening coloured substances and stains
leaving the structure of the tooth unchanged.
The amount of whitening varies from patient to patient and cannot be predicted or
guaranteed. But in general:
1. Yellow or brown teeth, surface stains, and uniformly darkened teeth are easier to
whiten than grey or bluish teeth. Striped or spotted teeth are difficult to whiten.
2. The In-office Whitening System is a quick procedure that may or may not require
additional whitening treatments in order to reach a desired lightened shade.
Additional procedures or treatments could include take-home products or
additional office vjsits.
In extreme cases, the in-office teeth whitening procedure may need to be repeated to
address deep stains caused by medications such as tetracycline.
What will I experience during the In-Chair Whitening procedure?
During the procedure, patients may comfortably watch television or listen to music. The
process has little to no pain or discomfort, much depends on individual threshold to pain.
Some patient haven’t complaint of anything, others have complaint ranging from minor
discomfort, tiredness cause but the retractions process we do as a part of the procedure
and there could be some stingy discomfort that last for a second or two. If you think your
threshold to pain is low, we recommend that you take analgesics one hour prior to your
appointment.
How long do the results last?
Definitely this is not a lifetime result producing system. If you persist with harmful
products like tobacco or wine you may see the result disappear within 1 month, but by
avoiding these harmful elements, you can sustain the whiteness for one year or above
before needing another whitening process.
Whiteness level is also determined differently depending on a case-to-case basis as each
people’s teeth is not affected by the same level or source of stain. The method to be used
also takes into account the required amount of time the person desires the effect to last.
By following our simple whitening care instructions, your teeth will always be lighter and
whiter then they were before. To keep your teeth looking their best and to maintain the
fantastic results you have achieved with we recommend flossing, brushing with
whitening toothpaste, and using our maintenance kit every now and then, preferably
monthly or as needed in your individual case
Are there any side effects?
Sensitivity during and after the treatment may occur with some patients. On rare
occasions, minor tingling sensations are experienced immediately after the procedure, but
always dissipate. Using a sensitive toothpaste for 2 weeks prior to treatment can help
prevent any sensitivity.
Is whitening safe?
Yes. Extensive research and clinical studies indicate that whitening teeth under the
supervision of a dentist is safe. We consider tooth whitening to be the safest cosmetic
dental procedure. As with any tooth whitening product, it is not recommended for
children under 13 years of age and pregnant or lactating women.
Who Should ot Undergo Teeth Whitening?
Most people are potential candidates for the whitening procedure. However, there are a
few exceptions
It is not advisable to undertake whitening procedures under these circumstances
• Age and pregnancy issues. Here whitening is not available for those under 16 years of
age as the nerve of the teeth is large at this stage of life. It could render the nerve more
sensitive or cause irritation. Pregnant or lactating women are also not advised to use this
method.
• Sensitive teeth and allergies. Those having sensitive teeth or gums, with receding or
defective repairs need to see their dentist before engaging a whitening process. Allergies
to peroxide will definitely not be favored with a bleaching product
• Gum disease, damaged teeth, cavities, and exposed roots. People with damaged teeth or
worn enamel are not advised to use any bleaching method. A bleaching agent might enter
any cavity and cause an inside damage. Hence it is necessary to treat such defects before
launching into a whitening session. Bleaching does not work on roots also since they do
not have the enamel layer on which bleaching acts. .
• Fillings, crowns and restored portions. Dental restorations sometimes make use of
colored fillings or resign based products (crowns, veneers, bridges) and these do not
whiten with bleaching. So an unequal whitening pattern may appear if bleaching is
applied under these conditions. It is better to proceed with whitening before attempting
any restoration exercise on the teeth. Your dentist is the best person to advise on the
method of treatment applicable in such cases, and confirming whether any importance is
to be given to the bleaching or restoration exercise..
• Those expecting dramatic happenings may be disappointed with results below their
expectations. People using harmful products like tobacco and wine need to be aware that
the result may not stay for longer periods if they do not avoid such products. A more
balanced expectation taking into consideration one’s own lifestyle and hygiene pattern
would give a more objective approach to the results’ appreciation. A good standard
indication is comparison of color of your teeth should be a little whiter than that of your
eyes.
• Heavily stained teeth. A light yellowish tint will definitely disappear under bleaching;
less effective results would appear on brown tinted ones where as grayish or purple
stained ones may not reveal any effect. Certain blue-gray stains which, are normally
caused by tetracycline take even more time to whiten and require around 6 month of
intensive care at the dentist’s. Darker stains may be appropriately treated by other
methods, for example: veneers, crowns, bonding, etc. Your dentist can give you precious
advice on this.
Sensitive Teeth and Tooth Whitening
If you are one of the many people who have sensitive teeth, professional teeth whitening
is still an option for a brighter smile. The tooth whitening process is usually
accomplished in a single visit, reducing the need for repeated uses of the bleaching gel.
This provides a great solution for people with sensitive teeth, and those who want
instantaneous results
RISKS
1. Peroxide solutions have been used for many years as antiseptics in the mouth.
They are also widely used for their teeth-whitening effects.
2. If tooth sensitivity develops, fluoride home care gel may be recommended for
reducing sensitivity. If sensitivity persists-for more than 12 hours or is severe,
please contact our office.
3. The whitening procedure can cause temporary inflammation and white spots on
your gums or lips. This should resolve itself within 12 hours. If it persists. Please
contact our office.
4. If you have teeth sensitivity, fillings that are breaking down, decay in your teeth,
erosions of the teeth, or exposed root surfaces due to periodontal disease, the
peroxide may have direct access to the affected areas. These conditions need
correction prior to the whitening procedure. Please inform your dentist of such
conditions prior to treatment.
5. The whitening procedure can be very effective at whitening the teeth, but will not
change the colour of fillings or crown(s) already in or on your teeth. For aesthetic
reasons, such fillings may need changing after the whitening procedure.
6. The whitening treatment plan has been reported not to be effective on some
patients. Our office will provide our best efforts to whiten your teeth but
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lightening results cannot be guaranteed.
RESPONSIBILITIES
For 48 hours after the treatment the teeth are susceptible to stains from red wine,
fruit berries, rich coloured sauces, dark coloured vegetables, coloured spices and
coloured mouthwash etc. Eat only “white foods” such as chicken, fish, white wine
etc. Smoking should also be avoided for during this period.
If you have any questions or concerns contact our office.
GUARANTEES
There are no guarantees as to the degree of whitening of your teeth.
1. The amount of whitening varies with the individual.
2. Additional whitening sessions and the use of ancillary whitening systems may
be required to obtain desired results.
3. In some instances lightening is minimal or unapparent.
PATIET IFORMED COSET O I-OFFICE TEETH WHITEIG
TREATMET
Please print out the form below, read, sign and simply present to us the last page of this
form on your dental visit.
I, (print name) ___________________________________ of (your
address)_____________________________________________________________
________ have read and been fully informed about the complete details of InOffice teeth whitening procedures and treatment provided on Dr. Zenaidy Castro’s
website and I consent to treatment, and I assume the responsibility for the risks and
limitations described and understand that the results cannot be guaranteed.
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