Even with consistent brushing and good oral care, teeth can lose their color. Today, you have many options when it comes to teeth whitening that include over-the-counter options, prescription methods and in-office procedures. Did you know that we offer custom tray whitening for our patients? Having teeth professionally whitened is an excellent way to restore the natural color of teeth quickly and effectively.
Unlike ineffective, over the counter whitening strips that are messy and tend to slide off teeth, professional custom tray whitening provided by Dr. Ivi Sanguinetti whitens teeth 4-8 shades in just a couple days. The tray whitening system can reverse the effects of discoloration. Through this gel treatment, the program is designed to whiten teeth quickly and effectively.
The key in determining whether or not you are a candidate for teeth whitening is determining whether your teeth are intrinsically or extrinsically stained. Intrinsic stains are on the surface, having barely penetrated the enamel. They are caused by coffee, smoking and aging. These stains are reversible through take-home tray whitening. Extrinsic stains develop from the inside of the teeth and are often caused by different antibiotics. The teeth are darkened as a result of bacteria buildup and cannot be reversed by whitening alone. If that’s the case, you will most likely need to be fitted with porcelain veneers or receive dental bonding, procedures that Dr. Sanguinetti performs regularly her Baytown, TX dental practice.
Traditional tray systems include a custom-fitted mouth guard that the patient wears for a period of 40-45 minutes for a few days. Dr. Sanguinetti will take a mold of the patient’s mouth in order to create a custom-fit mouth guard. The amount of days the mouth guard is worn depends on how white the patient wants their teeth to be. This often results in a whiter smile of 4-8 shades in just a few days.
Give us a call today at (281) 421-5950 to get started on your teeth whitening!
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