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Dental
Services - Cosmetic Dentistry (veneers & whitening)
>> Porcelain Veneers
Perhaps no single dental procedure provides as many aesthetic
benefits as veneers, performed by our dentists at Fletcher's
Creek Dental. Porcelain veneers can hide chips, cracks, and
stains. They can fill in gaps and change the size or shape
of the teeth. What's more, veneers can be matched to your
natural tooth colors, leaving you with an absolutely beautiful
new smile.
>> Whitening
Everybody loves a bright white smile, and there are a variety
of products and procedures available to help you improve the
look of yours.
Many people are satisfied with the sparkle they get from brushing
twice daily with a fluoride-containing toothpaste, cleaning
between their teeth once a day and the regular cleanings at
your dentist's office. If you decide you would like to go
beyond this to make your smile look brighter, you should investigate
all of your options.
You can take three approaches to whiten your smile:
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In-office bleaching
If you are a candidate for bleaching, your dentist may
suggest a procedure that can be done in his or her office.
This procedure is called chairside bleaching and may
require more than one office visit. Each visit may take
from 30 minutes to one hour.
During chairside bleaching, the dentist will apply either
a protective gel to your gums or a rubber shield to
protect the oral soft tissues. A bleaching agent is
then applied to the teeth, and a special light may be
used to enhance the action of the agent.
Lasers have been used during tooth whitening procedures
to enhance the action of the whitening agent.
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At home bleaching
These products contain peroxide(s), which actually bleach
the tooth enamel. These products typically rely on percent
carbamide peroxide as the bleaching agent, carbamide
peroxide comes in several different concentrations (10%,
16%, 22%).
Peroxide-containing whiteners typically come in a gel
and are placed in a mouthguard. Usage regimens vary.
Some products are used for about twice a day for 2 weeks,
and others are intended for overnight use for 1-2 weeks.
If you obtain the bleaching solution from your dentist,
he or she can make a custom-fitted mouthguard for you
that will fit your teeth precisely. Currently, only
dentist-dispensed home-use 10% carbamide peroxide tray-applied
gels carry the CDA Seal.
You also may want to speak with your dentist should
any side effects become bothersome. For example, teeth
can become sensitive during the period when you are
using the bleaching solution. In many cases, this sensitivity
is temporary and should lessen once the treatment is
finished. Some people also experience soft tissue irritation-either
from a tray that doesn't fit properly or from solution
that may come in contact with the tissues. If you have
concerns about such side effects, you should discuss
them with your dentist.
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Whitening toothpaste
All toothpaste help remove surface stain through the
action of mild abrasives. "Whitening" toothpaste
have special chemical or polishing agents that provide
additional stain removal effectiveness. Unlike bleaches,
the products do not alter the intrinsic color of teeth. |
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