Professional Teeth Whitening Treatments Provide Dramatic Results

Prior to your teeth whitening treatment, your cosmetic dentist will want to consult and discuss with you the types of results you're looking for. There are different methods of professional teeth whitening, and you may need to seek the advice of a cosmetic dentistry provider to achieve the look you want. Your cosmetic dentist will want to schedule a separate appointment for whitening and your normal cleaning and checkup, to reduce the chances of sensitivity experienced after the procedure. Some patients will still feel their teeth are more sensitive than normal for up to 24 hours after a professional teeth whitening session. Depending upon the method used by your cosmetic dentist, he or she will apply a safe whitening gel formula on the surface of all of your teeth, and either allow it to work on its own or use the added help of a special UV light. This procedure may be repeated up to three times, for a total office appointment time of one hour. The gel is rinsed from your teeth, and you're able to head home or back to work. Everyone you know will immediately notice a drastic difference in the shade and appearance of your smile! After your whitening, you'll need to avoid the habits that may have contributed to your tooth discoloration in the first place. Coffee, tea, wine, and soda should be eliminated from the diet, and tobacco use should be refrained from--this provides a great excuse to quit! Professional teeth whitening treatments are long-lasting, but you will have to maintain regular cleanings and good oral hygiene. Over time, you may find that your teeth need additional treatments just due to regular eating and drinking, but this typically takes years to happen if you are to experience it. To learn more about teeth whitening, dental crowns, porcelain veneers, and other dental care options, we encourage you to visit our cosmetic dentistry office in Knoxville, Tennessee.