What to Expect at an in Office Teeth Whitening Session
If you have decided to go in to an office to have your teeth whitened, then you are more than likely curious about the process. If you have chosen to go to a professional for your teeth whitening then you will want to know what all you can expect, both during the treatment, as well as before and after the treatment. The more that you know what you can expect during the process, the more comfortable that you will feel going in to the process.
The first thing that you will want to do when you decide to get your teeth whitened at a dentists office is to choose which dentist you are going to use. Most people go through word of mouth. If you know someone that has recently had their teeth whitened at a dentist, then you will want to ask them who they used and find out if they were happy with the services that they received. You then want to visit the dentist and have a consultation with the dentist.
This is where you will want to make sure to ask the dentist any questions that you may have about the process. You want to make sure that they take the time to answer all of your questions and that they act professional and take the time to make sure that you understand everything. You should get a good feeling about the dentist, his equipment, the office, and his staff. During the consultation he will discuss which method he would use to whiten your teeth and the results that you can expect to get.
Depending on the amount of whitening that you require, the dentist will suggest the method that he feels will work best for you. These methods could be bleaching which can lighten your teeth between 4 to 6 shades in an hour. Or he may suggest laser teeth whitening which can whiten your teeth as many as 10 shades in an hour. When you go in for your teeth whitening the dentist will perform the method that the two of you agreed on. There are certain factors which will come in to play when you are deciding on the method you want. For most people price becomes one of the biggest decision makers. You should plan on being in the dentists office for at least an hour and a half.
You may require a few visits to the dentist before your teeth whitening is complete. Each time you go in to the dentist you will be charged. In office teeth whitening can cost quite a bit of money, especially if you are required to go back for follow up treatments. After your procedure is done you can go home and enjoy a whiter smile. You should try to stay away from things which can discolor your teeth such as smoking, teas, coffees, berries, etc. You may experience a little sensitivity to coldness, but this shouldn't last very long.
