Teeth Whitening

 Care Dental Spa offers our patients a variety of different options for teeth whitening.  We do this because it gives our patients options regarding cost and time. 

 

 Most whitening material has carbamide peroxide in it.  Studies have shown that there is no evidence that the whitening material damages existing fillings, damages tooth enamel or has any adverse effect on the tooth's nerve.  Used properly, there should not be any harmful or adverse reactions.  Also keep in mind that the whitening process will NOT whiten or change the color of any fillings, crowns, inlays, onlays, flippers or partials.  So that being said, it is best to whiten your teeth prior to doing your dental work so we can match the color of your whitened teeth to any restorative work that will be done.

 

Some patients do develop sensitivity, especially if they have had sensitivity in the past.  There are ways to prevent or decrease the sensitivity.  Many patients have found that if they use prescription strength fluoride toothpaste for at least seven days prior to whitening, that this helps with the development of sensitivity.  We can provide our patients with this fluoride toothpaste for a minimal amount of money.  Another way to help detour sensitivity is to NOT brush your teeth prior to whitening. You can brush after the whitening process.

 

Dr. Luong offers three different types of whitening.  The least expensive whitening is the take home trays.  Our patient will come to the office and we will take an impression or mold of your teeth.  A staff member will then fabricate your trays in the office.  You will be notified when they are ready to be picked up.  We do ask that you try the trays prior to leaving so we can make sure they fit properly.  You will be given the instructions and whitening material.  Initially we recommend that you whiten your teeth for 30 minutes to one hour for seven consecutive days.  After you have achieved the level of whitening that you want, you will need to do maintenance.  Keep in mind, that what your eat and drink can stain your teeth; therefore, you will need to whitening your teeth periodically after the initial seven consecutive days of whitening. 

 

We also offer "whitening for life".  This is take home whitening trays with a twist.  Our patients that come twice a year for their cleaning appointments are given whitening material during their cleaning appointment. This often supplies our patients with enough whitening material for the year.

 

The last option is called Zoom.  This type of whitening is costly; however, in the two hour appointment, our patients walk out of the office with beautifully whitened teeth.  They also receive the take home whitening trays for their maintenance.

Please feel free to contact Care Dental Spa at 254-773-0055 if you have any questions or you are ready to make your teeth sparkle.

 

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