If you look at your teeth and what you see in the mirror are teeth which are stained and discolored you might start dreaming about how whiter teeth would improve your looks and enhance your smile. This does not have to be only a dream; there are a number of ways that you can undergo teeth whitening in Findlay, OH. Some treatments can be carried out at home but it is always best that you speak to your dentist beforehand because regardless of the treatment, it is best to have a professional cleaning first. Once your teeth have been cleaned the dentist can better determine if you are a good candidate for the treatment.
Not everyone can be subjected to teeth cleaning in Findlay, OH. Patients who have had prior dental treatments where the restoration process included tooth bonding for example will not be good candidates for using the chemicals used which are hydrogen peroxide and carbamide peroxide. If teeth have been subjected to veneers or bonding they will never get any whiter than what they were when they were first subjected to the treatment. When either of these processes was first done the color was selected by the dentist to match the color of the teeth surrounding the site of the repair. If the teeth are now subjected to the whitening compounds the teeth previously restored will be very noticeable. If you are insistent on having your teeth whitened the only solution is to change the restored teeth to match the new color expected from the whitening process.
How are teeth bleached?
Many people do not realize that the enamel, the outermost layer of a tooth is not what is visible. Enamel is transparent or translucent and porous; the pores go through to the dentin which is the second layer of the tooth. It is actually the dentin which gives the teeth their color. Most dentin is rather yellowish but it can also appear to be gray, beige or even black. When teeth are whitened, the solution, which is actually bleach seeps through the pores of the enamel and bleached the dentin. This is what gives the patient considerably whiter teeth, up to six shades lighter in one sitting is possible.
Teeth can be bleached in the dentist’s office, there are also products that can be used at home, some are professional are sourced from your dentist and still others are OTC treatments.
Teeth whitening in Findlay, OH may take more than a single treatment until the desired result is arrived at. Eventually food, beverages, tobacco, etc will stain the teeth again and you will have to have the process repeated but you can significantly extend the outcome of the treatment with proper brushing and flossing.
Teeth whitening in Findlay, OH are one of the many cosmetic dental procedures offered by Jonathan K. Davis, DDS. You are invited to make an appointment with Dr. Davis, the change for the better in your appearance and smile will be very noticeable.
