Teeth whitening is the most popular cosmetic dentistry procedure and is widely in demand because of its ability to improve the teeth and smiles of people. As many are opting for teeth whitening treatment, even DIY’s at home, still a teeth whitening treatment done by a professional dentist cannot be rivaled. There are two types of whitening procedures. First, the vital whitening in which a hydrogen peroxide gel is applied directly to the tooth surface and the non-vital whitening wherein it involves whitening the teeth from the inside. It is done when a patient had a root canal, and the nerves are already dead making it in a deep need of whitening because it stained from the inside.

We at Thousand Oaks Dental provides safe and effective teeth Whitening treatment for everyone who dreams of pearly-white teeth! Unlike the other teeth whitening kit found in every beauty isle that could be harmful, Thousand Oaks Dental guarantees that patients will have a worry-free teeth whitening experience in an instant. Patients can choose either for teeth bleaching or teeth whitening options. We have our dental professionals to keep watch of the patient during the treatment to make sure that they are getting the smile that they want without damaging their teeth.

Deciding on a teeth whitening procedure with the dentist requires before and after preparations. Before going to the dentist, knowing these basic pieces of information could make the process run smoothly:

Clean the teeth before going to the dentist. This is a fundamental rule. Before performing the teeth whitening treatment, the dentist will check the patient’s dental health first. If there are some common oral irregularities like gum disease, cavities, gum recession, or crooked teeth, it is important that these will be treated first; otherwise, the whole teeth whitening procedure will be useless. Prepare by keeping your teeth healthy and clean to avoid paying double.

There’s a danger in whitening gels. As much as possible, keep whitening gel away from the soft tissue of the gums as it produces irritations. Ingesting the gel can also cause nausea or vomiting. The dentist can make a custom-made tray that fits the contour of the mouth to avoid unnecessary contact of whitening gel.

Tooth Sensitivity is inevitable. After several hours of exposing the teeth from the gel, patients might experience sensitivity. Here are tips to cope up with a sensitive tooth:

• Be gentle when brushing the teeth and use lukewarm water instead of cold when rinsing.
• Avoid hot or cold beverages.
• Using a toothpaste designed to aid tooth sensitivity might help.
• Use a drinking straw when drinking to avoid the liquid from getting on the teeth.
• When pain is unbearable, always talk to the dentist and ask for some anti-inflammatories.

 

The results may vary. The results will depend on how the teeth looked like before the teeth whitening treatment. The better the patient give care to the teeth, the greater the effect.

Let us help you improve the appearance and form of your teeth! Book your appointment with us at Thousand Oaks Dental for your Teeth Whitening in San Antonio. We are located at 2235 Thousand Oaks Dr. Suite 120 San Antonio, TX 78232.