Teeth Whitening: What
is In-Office Bleaching?
If you have tried
at home teeth whitening products and found yourself
not 100% satisfied with the results, you may have decided
to look further into cosmetic dentistry and the cosmetic
dentistry options that are available to you in this
day and age. In point of fact, there are some very solid
and reliabel professional teeth whitening procedures
that are offered by dentists who specialize in cosmetic
dentistry, including in office bleaching procedures.
The Popularity of Teeth Whitening:
From Movie Stars to Your Neighbor Next Door
Teeth whitening is
quickly gaining in popularity. Once considered to be
a pursuit of celebrities and the wealthy, teeth whitening
has now crossed the financial barriers and is not only
pursued by people from all income levels, versions of
it are quite affordable. For those who desire the fast
track to whiter teeth and can afford the higher price
tag, in office bleaching may be the answer. In office
bleaching, also called chair side bleaching, is a procedure
that is done in the dentist’s office. It often requires
several office visits which may take anywhere from thirty
minutes to an hour in length.
In-Office Bleacing: The Basics
In-office bleaching
is done by a dentist. During this procedure, the dentist
uses either a rubber shield to protect the gums or applies
a protective gel to them so that the oral soft tissues
are not irritated or damaged. The bleaching agent is
applied to the surface of the teeth. In some procedures
a special light may be used. This activates and enhances
the action of the whitening agent and increases the
whitening properties. Most of the bleaching agents that
are used in the in-office procedures are approved by
the American Dental Association and have received the
ADA Seal of acceptance. This means that the agent meets
the ADA’s standards of safety and effectiveness. |
