Westwood Teeth Whitening: Satisfaction Guaranteed
Many people judge us by our smile. A flash of pearly whites projects an image of a person with positive disposition in life, which attracts many people. The perfect sunny smile is no longer a monopoly of the rich; many local dentists now practice cosmetic teeth whitening.
In as little as an hour in the dentist’s office, you can change your appearance dramatically. Some may be wary at the efficacy of the process we use at Westwood Teeth Whitening, but the proof is in the product. Westwood Family Dentist has many satisfied clients whose smiles speak for our work.
Why do teeth get stains?
When your first little teeth popped through your gums, they were a beautiful shade of white, thanks to yet untarnished enamel surface. Over time, however, this enamel gradually wears away; this allows the dentin beneath it to be exposed. Dentin, the basic material of the teeth, is yellow, thus causing tooth discoloration.
Stains and debris deposited in the microscopic fractures in the teeth because of chewing are another culprits for tooth discoloration. This takes away the sparkles in your teeth, leaving behind a flat and dull looks. Other correlated causes of tooth discoloration are age, genetics, eating habits, smoking, drug use, teeth grinding or trauma.
How can our office help?
At Westwood Teeth Whitening, the teeth whitening procedures we follow has a number of edge over at-home processes. The results are nearly instantaneous and do not require the daily application of gels or creams. We use cutting-edge dental technology to give you a whitening session that minimizes gum and tooth sensitivity.
Our cosmetic dentists have board certifications and have advanced trainings. We are proud to have Steven D. Hopkinson, DDS, one of the most respected and the best in his field. Our dentists assure their patients they will give them the safest whitening procedures available today.
What to anticipate
Before the teeth whitening process begins, the dentist will carry out a pre-cleaning of your teeth to remove any surface plaque and debris between the teeth. A thorough exam will be undertaken to rule out any other potential dental problems before the undergoing the whitening procedure. If the dentist finds any issue, he or she will take care of it early.
The dentist will then apply a hardening resin to your gum’s surface to avoid any irritation due to the chemicals used in the teeth whitening process. Then the actual bleaching agent will be applied and left on from 15 to 30 minutes. The process may be repeated as many times as deemed necessary by each individual case based on desired tooth shade.
Stains may persist
While this is a dazzling and quick cosmetic procedure, patients should be aware that stains may return over time. Discoloration may particularly recur if you re-expose your teeth to straining agents that led to the discoloration of your teeth in the first place. In such case, the dentists at Westwood Teeth Whitening will help you regain your confidence by repeating the teeth whitening procedure.