Tooth Whitening

[scoobydooby]

Has anyone paid to have their teeth whitened using the Gel and light procedure (not the trays) that is completed within 1 hour? If so, is it worth the money and can you recommend the company?

[Octavius]

Nope, but I know a man who has!

In chair whitening can be used by your own dental practice - if they offer this service. Your dental health is checked and you are advised of any problems before whitening commences. For example, dental decay must be attended to before any whitening treatment commences. In addition to this, your dentist will discuss the results you can expect. If you have any dental restorations, these will not whiten therefore you need to make sure your restoration is the end result you require the rest of your teeth to match.

Once your dentist has give you the 'all clear', your in chair whitening experience can begin. Using a specifically formulated blue light technology, you are placed in a dental chair for approximately one hour with a gel on your teeth that is activated by the blue light. The process takes three 20 minute sessions This is activated in 6 ten minute sessions, each time having your teeth checked and making sure you are comfortable with your treatment. On completion, you will see the results straight away and they are truly amazing. You will be advised not to eat dark foods, consume drinks which may stain, such as red wine or coffee and not to smoke for at least 48 hours after your treatment to avoid your newly exposed teeth from staining again very quickly. Some people suffer from sensitivity from this type of whitening treatment. This can be dulled by using a sensitive specific toothpaste and staying away from extremely hot or cold food and drinks.

Depending on your diet and ability to maintain good oral health will determine the length of time your in chair whitening treatment will last. Normally 2 years is a good approximation however it does depend on how well you take care of your teeth. You may also be offered custom made trays to use as a top up whitening treatment if you feel your teeth are becoming slightly dull but this can cause damage to the enamel layer, thus

[Octavius]

thus .... it cuts off the end of my post, darn thing.

... sensitivity and risk of decay increases. Average cost is about �650. Whether it is worth or not is up to you.