Teeth are made of salt crystals similar to common table salt. Everyone's done the experiment where you hang some yarn into a glass of salt water and large salt crystals form on the yarn as the water evaporates. The crystals are white. What makes teeth yellow or dark is the stuff that gets stuck inside the salt.
Dental bleaching involves soaking teeth in a liquid that goes into the tooth and dissolves everything that is not part of the crystal. The result is that the tooth is left with it's natural white color.
The first step is to be sure that there is nothing wrong with your teeth. A comprehensive examination is performed with complete x-rays prior to begining your dental bleaching. Impressions are taken of the upper and lower teeth and plaster statues are made that are exactly the same as the patient's mouth. Very precise clear rubber covers are then made that fit to the patient's teeth extremely well. The dentist then checks the fit of these covers and provides the patient with detailed instructions on how to use the dental bleaching covers and whitening materials.
The patient then places a small amount of the dental bleaching material into the covers and wears them for approximately 4 hours per day for two days. If there are no problems the patient then wears the covers for eight hours while sleeping for one week.
The primary problem that might result from dental bleaching is tooth sensitivity to hot and cold. If this happens we desensitize the patient's teeth for two weeks using a professional strength fluoride instead of the dental bleaching material. The dental bleaching procedure is again resumed with a four hour per day schedule.
Dental bleaching is a relatively safe procedure that usually result in a really nice dazzling white smile. Many patients want to have dental bleaching done but are often too embarrassed to ask or feel that they are being vain in having dental bleaching done. However, dental bleaching really benefits everyone. Your beautiful white smile will please many people and perhaps help make you feel more comfortable in situations and places that you might have previously been concerned about prior to your dental bleaching.
Dental bleaching is nor permanent. Your teeth can naturally stain again after your dental bleaching is completed. However, the method of dental bleaching used at the Atlanta Dental Group PC allows you to later again whiten the color of teeth. The dental bleaching covers can be used again with fresh dental bleaching material if you have the desire to freshen up your teeth.
If you are interested in dental bleaching and would like to speak with a dentist, please consider scheduling a dental bleaching consultation by calling 404-874-7428.
