Bleaching

BLEACH APPLIANCES FOR WHITENING TEETH

Bleaching can whiten teeth. There are chairside procedures and over-the-counter treatments available to bleach teeth. The safest, most recommended method is a supervised bleaching program performed in our office.

Bleach appliances are custom made in our office and instructions are given.

HOW TO BLEACH

It is important to clean and wear your ppliances properly for maximum aesthetic results and good oral hygiene. Here are some important things to remember:

1. Use cool water and mild dish soap or toothpaste to clean the appliance.

2. Scrub the appliances thoroughly with a toothbrush before placing it in your mouth and after you take them out.

3. Place a drop of gel into each tooth depression. Place the appliances in your mouth for 1-2 hours. It is OK to bleach more hours per day as long as you are not having sensitivity. It is all right to simply put the appliances in before bed and leave them there all night. If you are experiencing sensitivity, you can cut back on bleaching to every other night or day and do the fluoride treatments several times per week. You need to avoid bleaching gum areas.

Use: Ultradent Opalescence (10% carbomide peroxide) 6 times per week. FLUORIDE prescription: 1 time per week for ½ hour.

4. After about 2 weeks there will be a significant shade change and you can decrease the use of the appliances to one to two times monthly to maintain the shade.

5. A shade check is recommended after about 2 weeks of consistent wear. Please call for an appointment.

6. Do not smoke.