ARE RESULTS GUARANTEED? DOES IT WORK ON EVERYONE? |
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It is not possible to guarantee results, due to differences in oral hygiene care and habits such as smoking and drinking dark colored liquids. There are a small percentage of patients whose teeth will not respond to bleaching. This is a rule of thumb to go by: The more yellow your teeth, the greater the result you will see. |
HOW LONG WILL IT LAST? |
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It usually lasts for several years after which time a touch-up treatment may be required. We will monitor any shade changes at your regular re-care appointments. |
WILL MY TEETH WHITEN EVENLY? |
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Some people have varied areas of calcification on their teeth that may become evident as white spots while bleaching. These usually blend with the rest of the tooth as the treatments progress or afterward during the rehydration period. |
WHAT ABOUT MY WHITE FILLINGS AND PORCELAIN CROWNS? |
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Porcelain crowns and composite (white) fillings will not change shade with the bleaching treatments. Two weeks after the completion of treatments, the shade will be stable and the teeth ready for the replacement of any fillings that no longer match the new tooth shade. |
WILL IT MAKE MY TEETH SENSITIVE? |
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Some people may experience temporary tooth sensitivity as a result of using bleaching treatments. This usually disappears when treatments are stopped or a desensitizing gel is used in the bleaching tray. |
WHAT IS IN THE BLEACHING GEL? CAN EVERYONE USE IT? |
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The active ingredient in the gel is carbamide peroxide in a glycerin base. If you are aware of any allergy or adverse reaction to these ingredients, do not proceed with treatment. Pregnant or lactating women should not use whitening treatments.
It is important to note that chemical bleaching does not work on porcelain crowns, composite (white) fillings, bonding or veneers. |
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