Wilmington Teeth Whitening

During the course of our lives, our teeth will inevitably become stained due to our consumption of a variety of foods and drinks (soda, spicy food, coffee, etc.). Fortunately, modern teeth whitening technology has enabled dentists to whiten teeth without adversely affecting the tooth structure.

Most teeth whitening methods are similar in concept, but some are much more effective than others. One reason for this is because of the way the whitening material is delivered to the teeth. Another reason is the concentration of the whitening material, which directly affects how white teeth can get. For example, most over-the-counter whitening systems don’t give patients the results they are hoping for because the teeth whitening formula is much weaker than what is found in a dental office.

There two main methods of professional teeth whitening: tray whitening and in-office whitening. With tray whitening, a custom tray is made from an impression of the patient's teeth. A supply of whitening gel is then given to the patient and the patient wears the tray for a few hours each day until the desired degree of whitening is achieved. Teeth sensitivity is a normal side-effect of this whitening method and is usually temporary. But the most efficient method of teeth whitening is in-office whitening. With in-office whitening, the teeth are whitened in one session, and the results are significant. In less than a day, a patient can have a brand new smile.

If you decide that Wilmington teeth whitening is for you, your dentist can give you detailed information and help you decide which method is more suitable for you and your teeth.

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