Client: Dr. Michael Iott
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Benefits of Home Bleaching
In New York City, New York
A whiter, brighter smile is a private quest for everyone. Some people go to great lengths to improve their smiles, including surgery. Tooth bleaching is a widely used method of whitening teeth and home bleaching is the least expensive and most convenient method of accomplishing this. Dr. Michael Iott and Associates dentists of New York City, NY can recommend the best methods for you.
There are many different bleaching treatments available, ranging from teeth whitening strips and bleaching trays used at home, to high technology bleaching methods that employ the use of light, heat and lasers to create the bleaching results.
Home bleaching kits are available that you can either get from your dentist or buy over-the-counter. The best place to begin looking for the right home bleaching technique is to talk to your dentist. Find out which methods will work best for your needs.
Choosing a Bleaching Product
Which home bleaching method is best for you will depend on the coloring in your teeth and the whitener you use. It will also depend on whether or not you have had bonding or tooth colored fillings in your front teeth. Tooth whiteners will not work on either of these materials and they will become very obvious against your other newly whitened teeth. If you have had either of these procedures done, you may want to consider porcelain veneers or dental bonding instead of bleaching.
Advantages of Bleaching
� Darkly stained teeth can be considerably lightened in a short period of time, which varies from a few days to a few weeks
� The patient controls the amount and frequency of bleaching
� Patient side effects and discomfort are minimal
Disadvantages of Bleaching
� There are no long term studies on record that have documented damage or side effects to home bleaching.
� Bleaching trays need to be worn for six to eight hours a day to be effective. Strips need to be worn for thirty minutes twice a day.
� Food, drink and brushing should be avoided for at least a half hour before and after bleaching.
� Whitening strips may cause finger tips to turn white temporarily.
� Bleaching/whitening methods may cause tooth and gum sensitivity, as well as sore throat.
� The bleaching chemical may interfere with taste perceptions and digestion.
� Bleaching results vary and must be repeated periodically to maintain whiteness.
Teeth whitening is a personal choice that requires diligence and dedication for optimal results.
To learn more about home bleaching in New York City or anywhere else in New York, please contact Dr. Michael Iott and Associates.