Whitening
Everybody loves a bright white smile! There are a variety of products and procedures available to help you improve the look of yours.
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Many people don’t know how easy it is to whiten your teeth and make your smile a statement. Whitening alone can improve overall esthetics and satisfaction with your pearly whites! If you are interested in whitening please ask Dr. Petersen or any of the staff about how whitening can help your smile.
Custom Whitening Trays
Best for comfort, re-usable, best long-term investment, Dr. Petersen’s personal preference, gentle and strong whitening agents available with this option. This whitening option involves us making molds of your teeth and then making custom trays fit just for your teeth that can be used for many years as long as no big changes/movements occur with your teeth. After your initial regimen of whitening, when you decide you are ready to do more there are bleaching gel refills available for purchase at our office, stop by and pick some up, no appointment needed!
Ultradent “Go” Trays
Set of 10 single use trays, Great for really sensitive teeth. These are generic trays that come in single-use applications. Each set has a top and bottom tray, for 10 days of whitening for the whole mouth.
Will bleaching whiten everything?
Some discoloration cannot be corrected with whitening. Bleaching doesn’t work on filling materials and crowns, so your smile might not be helped if you have these kinds of restorations. On the other hand though, as the natural teeth whiten it may improve the how some existing restorations blend in with the rest of your teeth. In situations where whitening may not be a good option, you can also look into alternative options, like porcelain veneers, composite veneers, or crowns. Check out some of Dr. Petersen’s past cases in the photo gallery to get some ideas of how to improve your smile.
Is Bleaching my teeth harmful?
Whitening products contain peroxide(s), which work to remove internal staining and whiten the natural tooth structures. These products typically rely on a percent of carbamide peroxide or hydrogen peroxide as the bleaching agent. This can cause tooth sensitivity which is a normal side effect of bleaching but it does not cause permanent damage to the tooth.
Whitening solutions come in gel form to keep it in on the tooth surface and avoid having it all wash away. The whitening gel is typically applied first to a mouthguard, tray or on a plastic strip. These are then placed in the mouth for 30-60 minutes. Some low concentration gels can be used overnight. Usage regimens vary based on patient needs and the whitening system used.
How should I choose a whitening product?
All of the whitening products offered at Tyson Petersen DDS are designed for “at-home” use. The differences between whitening products are the method of delivery/application and the strength of whitening agent/gel.
When selecting a whitener or any dental product, be sure to think of what your desired results and expectations will be. Time frame for wanting to get your whitening done is a big factor and may take more than one round of bleaching to get your desired result.
If you have questions about what we have available or any over-the-counter products, please don’t hesitate to reach out!
Toothpastes
All toothpastes help remove surface stains through the action of mild abrasives. “Whitening” toothpastes have special chemical or polishing agents that provide additional stain removal effectiveness. Whitening toothpastes take longer than bleaching to whiten teeth and may not give you the same results that you would see with a single round of bleaching. Dr. Petersen says if you want noticeable results, that doing a round of actual whitening will make you much happier than waiting for your toothpaste to do the job.
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