Whiter teeth are more pleasing to the eye than the commonly noticed stained teeth. The good news is that the white, bright teeth can be possessed by everybody; it only takes determination for seven days. To whiten your teeth in seven days, by far the best option is to visit your dentist. There are other ways of whitening teeth, like the use of some over-the-counter toothpastes, but these are considered slower and less reliable than the procedures performed by the dentist. The dentist will look at your stained teeth to ascertain the cause of staining before embarking on developing a comprehensive way to achieve the objective of bright white teeth.
One option is in-office bleaching. This procedure entails application of the bleaching agent several times in one visit to cause progressive bleaching, until the desired shade of whiteness is achieved. The procedure can be tiring and time-consuming to the dentist and patient. Because of the shortfalls of the in-office single-visit bleaching, the home bleaching techniques were developed.
In the first visit, dimensions of your mouth are taken, and a special type of tray is made that fits your teeth perfectly. This tray is going to be used to carry the bleaching agent around the tooth surfaces during the bleaching procedure.
You are then given the instructions on how to use the tray and the solutions provided. The speed of whitening can be increased by:
- Using the tray and the bleaching solution for longer duration; for example, wearing the tray at night and during the day is more effective than wearing it only at night or only during the day.
- Increasing the number of drops of the solution you put on the tray; if the resulting solution is less concentrated, the effectiveness is reduced.
Periodic recall is done after each three days to check on the progress of the bleaching action. It is during this appointment that changes to the plan can be made, to either increase the rate of bleaching or reduce it. Other complaints like irritation of the gums, pain, and poorly fitting trays are also addressed during this appointment. Ensure that you inform your dentist of any concerns.
After the seven days, the teeth usually show a marked change in whiteness. A comparison should be made between the initial and the final appearance of the teeth. The comparison helps to confirm the effectiveness of the treatment. If more whiteness is desired, the procedure can be prolonged for better results.
Contact a dentist or dental hygienist at Water Brook Dental in Washington DC for a dental check-up and other dental needs. Water Brook Dental has two locations in Washington DC. The Columbia Heights location is very conveniently located to Downtown DC, Northeast DC, Adams Morgan, Dupont Circle, Logan Circle, U-Street Corridor, Mount Pleasant and many other parts of Washington. The Eastern Ave NW location is conveniently located to Downtown Silver Spring, Takoma Park MD, Silver Spring MD, Colesville, and other parts of Maryland as well as Northern Virginia and other parts of Virginia.
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