With the holidays approaching or the end of the year just around the corner, you may be considering cosmetic dentistry options, such as professional teeth whitening in Newport, VIC.
In our dental clinic, we’re pleased to offer ZOOM®! in-chair teeth whitening and custom take-home kits to meet your needs.
Step-by-Step: What to Expect During Professional Teeth Whitening in Newport, VIC
Here are the steps involved.
- Your Cosmetic Consultation: First, you visit our dental clinic for a consultation with the dentist. This exam helps determine whether professional teeth whitening is a safe and viable option for you.
- Pretreatments and Teeth Clean: If you’re a suitable candidate for professional teeth whitening, your dentist may address specific oral health issues before your teeth whitening treatment. We may also recommend a professional tooth clean to promote better whitening results.
- In-Chair Whitening Day: On this day, your dentist isolates the gums using a special oral appliance. This prevents whitening gel from penetrating the gum tissue, which can cause gum discomfort and tooth sensitivity. Then we apply the gel and begin the teeth-whitening process. With our teeth whitening system, we can typically lighten your teeth by several shades during a single office visit. Your teeth whitening session duration in Newport is about one hour.
For take-home teeth whitening, many of the same steps apply, but you lighten your smile on your own time over several weeks.
Pre- and Post- Appointment Advice
Before your appointment, be sure to brush and floss as usual, and tell the dentist if you’ve noticed any oral health changes since your whitening assessment, including tooth sensitivity or damage to restorations.
After your appointment, talk to us about ways to maintain your results, such as avoiding tooth-staining foods and drinks. Also, keep up on brushing, flossing and dental checks and cleans.
Additionally, if you notice sensitivity at home after in-chair whitening, this is temporary. If you’re using an at-home kit and notice sensitivity, you can pause whitening for a few days. Should you have questions or concerns, however, call our dental team.
Remember, every patient is different, so results and treatment timeframes may vary.
For Professional Teeth Whitening, We Welcome Your Call
To learn more about what to expect during teeth whitening or to arrange your consultation for at-home or in-chair teeth whitening in Newport, VIC, contact us on (03) 9967 6131.
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