Professional Tooth Whitening Not Over the Counter

Tooth whitening is the most popular cosmetic dental treatment on the planet, but it can also be the most abused.

According to Gentle Touch Family Dentistry, tooth whitening can lighten your teeth, but you need to be careful if you are using over the counter products.

Gentle Touch Family Dentistry explains that those pastes, gels, strips and mouth rinses that you buy at your local pharmacy do not work as well as professional tooth whitening making it easy for people to use too much or too often. There are horror stories out there including transparent, sensitive, and even blue teeth.

Professional tooth whitening uses strong whitening agents that are prescribed by your dentist. Used along with custom-made bleaching trays, your teeth can be lightened from six to 10 shades.

Unlike over the counter teeth bleaching trays, Gentle Touch Family Dentistry custom makes its whitening trays to fit your teeth. Unfortunately, the over the counter trays are a one size fits all, which could have dire consequences to your teeth and gums.

Because over the counter trays are not made to fit your teeth, you could have leakage causing gum and tooth pain. With professional tooth whitening trays from Gentle Touch Family Dentistry, you can be assured that the whole process will be quicker and easier than those over the counter bleaching products will.

When you schedule an appointment for tooth whitening with Gentle Touch Family Dentistry, your teeth and gums will be checked to make sure that you are a good candidate for professional tooth whitening. If you are given the all clear, your dentist will take a mold of your teeth before sending it off to a dental lab.

Once your trays are ready, your dentist will give you a prescription tooth whitening gel that you will use for 30 to 60 minutes once or twice a day depending on your Gentle Touches instructions. In just a few weeks, you will have a beautiful new smile that you will be proud to show off.

If you would like more information regarding tooth whitening, or any other cosmetic or restorative dental procedure, call orclick and schedule an appointment with Gentle Touch Family Dentistry today.  

Lumineers for Natural Looking Teeth

If porcelain veneers are a turn off after seeing your best friend’s new smile, Lumineers® could be the answer. Lumineers® are thin pieces of porcelain like material that requires little, if any, removal of your natural tooth, and best of all, Lumineers® eliminate the risk of teeth that are too big or teeth that make you look unnatural.

With just two dental visits, your new smile can be a reality as long as you have healthy teeth and gums.

Custom designed to give you a Hollywood Smile; Lumineers® are ultra thin and can be placed without painful shots or drilling. Proven to give you a long lasting smile, Lumineers® can last for more than two decades with proper oral hygiene, and best of all, unlike traditional porcelain veneers, are not permanent and can be removed if you are not happy with your new smile.

The Examination

During your initial consultation, Gentle Touch Family Dentistry will thoroughly examine your mouth to look for any signs of gum disease or tooth decay. If there are problems, those will need to be addressed before your new Lumineers® can be bonded to your teeth.

The Process

If Gentle Touch Family Dentistry determines that you are a good candidate for Lumineers®, a mold or impression will be made of your teeth before being sent to the Lumineers® lab. Photos and dental records will also be sent for an accurate fit. When your veneers are ready, your Lumineers® will be placed and bonded for a precise fit that is both comfortable and pleasing to the eye.

Once placed, Gentle Touch Family Dentistry will etch each tooth for secure bonding. Your bite will be checked and balanced to avoid breakage or chipping.

If you would like a new smile with Lumineers® for 2017, call or click and schedule an appointment with Gentle Touch Family Dentistry